How to pronounce subsystem
Say it like SUHB-sis-tum. Subsystem has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
- SUHB
- sis
- tum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subsystem pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- sisGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of subsystem
American and British speakers say subsystem in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌbˌsɪstəm/ in the US and /ˈsʌbˌsɪstəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB-sis-tum.
What does subsystem mean?
- Alternative spelling of sub-system.
Where does subsystem come from?
From sub- + system.
Questions about saying subsystem
How do you pronounce subsystem?
Say SUHB-sis-tum. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbˌsɪstəm/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbˌsɪstəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subsystem?
Subsystem has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · sis · tum.
Do Americans and Brits say subsystem the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌbˌsɪstəm/ and the British form is /ˈsʌbˌsɪstəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.