How to pronounce subtype
Say it like SUHB-type. Subtype has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce subtype. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SUHB
- type
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subtype 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.
- typeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of subtype
American and British speakers say subtype in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌbˌtaɪp/ in the US and /ˈsʌbˌtaɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHB-type.
What does subtype mean?
- A group of specific things within a larger, more general group.
- The data type represented by a subclass.
- To categorize as a subtype.
Where does subtype come from?
From sub- + type.
Questions about saying subtype
How do you pronounce subtype?
Say SUHB-type. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbˌtaɪp/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbˌtaɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subtype?
Subtype has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · type.
Do Americans and Brits say subtype the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌbˌtaɪp/ and the British form is /ˈsʌbˌtaɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.