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