How to pronounce subvention
Say it like sub-VEN-shun. Subvention has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN).
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- sub
- VEN
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subvention 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 "u" in cup.
- VENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of subvention
American and British speakers say subvention in essentially the same way: /sʌbˈvɛnʃən/ in the US and /sʌbˈvɛnʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: sub-VEN-shun.
What does subvention mean?
- A subsidy; provision of financial or other support.
- To subsidize.
Where does subvention come from?
From Middle French subvention, from Late Latin subventio, from Latin subvenio (assist).
Words that rhyme with subvention
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Questions about saying subvention
How do you pronounce subvention?
Say sub-VEN-shun. The American pronunciation is /sʌbˈvɛnʃən/. In British English it is /sʌbˈvɛnʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subvention?
Subvention has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEN). Broken into parts: sub · VEN · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say subvention the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sʌbˈvɛnʃən/ and the British form is /sʌbˈvɛnʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.