How to pronounce subsumption
Say it like sub-SUHMP-shun. Subsumption has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHMP).
- sub
- SUHMP
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subsumption 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.
- SUHMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of subsumption
American and British speakers say subsumption in essentially the same way: /səbˈsʌmpʃən/ in the US and /səbˈsʌmpʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: sub-SUHMP-shun.
What does subsumption mean?
- The act of subsuming.
- Something subsumed.
- The premise of a syllogism that contains the minor term.
Where does subsumption come from?
From sub- + Latin sūmptus + -ion, from past participle of sūmō (“to take”).
Words that rhyme with subsumption
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of subsumption.
Questions about saying subsumption
How do you pronounce subsumption?
Say sub-SUHMP-shun. The American pronunciation is /səbˈsʌmpʃən/. In British English it is /səbˈsʌmpʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subsumption?
Subsumption has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHMP). Broken into parts: sub · SUHMP · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say subsumption the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səbˈsʌmpʃən/ and the British form is /səbˈsʌmpʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.