How to pronounce subversives
Say it like sub-VUR-sivz. Subversives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- sub
- VUR
- sivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subversives 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.
- sivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of subversives
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sub-VUR-sivz.
What does subversives mean?
- plural of subversive How to pronounce subversive
Questions about saying subversives
How do you pronounce subversives?
Say sub-VUR-sivz. The American pronunciation is /səbˈvɝsɪvz/. In British English it is /səbˈvɜːsɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subversives?
Subversives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: sub · VUR · sivz.
Is subversives pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /səbˈvɜːsɪvz/ (sub-VUR-sivz).