How to pronounce subsume
Say it like sub-SOOM. Subsume has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOOM).
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- sub
- SOOM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subsume pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- subKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SOOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of subsume
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: sub-SYOOM.
What does subsume mean?
- To place (any one cognition) under another as belonging to it; to include or contain something else.
- To consider an occurrence as part of a principle or rule.
Where does subsume come from?
Learned borrowing from Medieval Latin subsūmere, from sub- + sūmō (“to take”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with subsume
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Questions about saying subsume
How do you pronounce subsume?
Say sub-SOOM. The American pronunciation is /səbˈsum/. In British English it is /səbˈsjuːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subsume?
Subsume has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOOM). Broken into parts: sub · SOOM.
Is subsume pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /səbˈsjuːm/ (sub-SYOOM).