How to pronounce subversionary
Say it like sub-VUR-zhuh-ner-ee. Subversionary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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US American/səbˈvɝʒəˌnɛri/sub-VUR-zhuh-ner-ee
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- sub
- VUR
- zhuh
- ner
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subversionary 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.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does subversionary mean?
adjective
- Of or relating to subversion.
- Promoting destruction.
Where does subversionary come from?
From subversion + -ary.
Words that rhyme with subversionary
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Questions about saying subversionary
How do you pronounce subversionary?
Say sub-VUR-zhuh-ner-ee. The American pronunciation is /səbˈvɝʒəˌnɛri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subversionary?
Subversionary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: sub · VUR · zhuh · ner · ee.