How to pronounce subsystems
Say it like SUHB-sis-tumz. Subsystems has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
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- SUHB
- sis
- tumz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subsystems 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.
- tumzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of subsystems
American and British speakers say subsystems in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌbˌsɪstəmz/ in the US and /ˈsʌbˌsɪstəmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB-sis-tumz.
What does subsystems mean?
- plural of subsystem How to pronounce subsystem
Questions about saying subsystems
How do you pronounce subsystems?
Say SUHB-sis-tumz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbˌsɪstəmz/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbˌsɪstəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subsystems?
Subsystems has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · sis · tumz.
Do Americans and Brits say subsystems the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌbˌsɪstəmz/ and the British form is /ˈsʌbˌsɪstəmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.