How to pronounce subtitle
Say it like SUHB-ty-tul. Subtitle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
- SUHB
- ty
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subtitle 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.
- tyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of subtitle
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SUHB-ty-tul.
What does subtitle mean?
- A heading below or after a title.
- Textual versions of the dialogue in films (and similar media such as television or video games), usually displayed at the bottom of the screen.
- To create subtitles for the dialogue in a film.
Where does subtitle come from?
From sub- + title.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying subtitle
How do you pronounce subtitle?
Say SUHB-ty-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbˌtaɪtəl/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subtitle?
Subtitle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · ty · tul.
Is subtitle pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/ (SUHB-ty-tul).