How to pronounce subtrahend
Say it like SUHB-truh-hend. Subtrahend has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
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- SUHB
- truh
- hend
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subtrahend 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.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- hendKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of subtrahend
American and British speakers say subtrahend in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌbtrəhɛnd/ in the US and /ˈsʌbtrəhɛnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB-truh-hend.
What does subtrahend mean?
- A number or quantity to be subtracted from another.“In the subtraction 10 − 4, 4 is the subtrahend.”
Where does subtrahend come from?
By surface analysis, subtract + -end (“patient (recipient) of action”).
Questions about saying subtrahend
How do you pronounce subtrahend?
Say SUHB-truh-hend. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbtrəhɛnd/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbtrəhɛnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subtrahend?
Subtrahend has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · truh · hend.
Do Americans and Brits say subtrahend the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌbtrəhɛnd/ and the British form is /ˈsʌbtrəhɛnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.