How to pronounce subtracted
Say it like sub-TRAK-tid. Subtracted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK).
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- sub
- TRAK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subtracted 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.
- TRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of subtracted
American and British speakers say subtracted in essentially the same way: /səbˈtræktɪd/ in the US and /səbˈtræktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: sub-TRAK-tid.
What does subtracted mean?
- simple past and past participle of subtract How to pronounce subtract
Words that rhyme with subtracted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of subtracted.
Questions about saying subtracted
How do you pronounce subtracted?
Say sub-TRAK-tid. The American pronunciation is /səbˈtræktɪd/. In British English it is /səbˈtræktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subtracted?
Subtracted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK). Broken into parts: sub · TRAK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say subtracted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səbˈtræktɪd/ and the British form is /səbˈtræktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.