How to pronounce subvert
Say it like sub-VURT. Subvert has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VURT).
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- sub
- VURT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subvert 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.
- VURTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of subvert
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sub-VURT.
What does subvert mean?
- To overturn from the foundation; to overthrow; to ruin utterly.
- To pervert, as the mind, and turn it from the truth; to corrupt; to confound.“The oppressive regime stays in power only as long as they manage to subvert the will of the people.”
- To upturn convention from the foundation by undermining it (literally, to turn from beneath).
- An advertisement created by subvertising.
Where does subvert come from?
From Middle English subverten, from Old French subvertir, from Latin subvertō (“to overthrow”, literally “to underturn, turn from beneath”).
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Words that rhyme with subvert
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Questions about saying subvert
How do you pronounce subvert?
Say sub-VURT. The American pronunciation is /səbˈvɝt/. In British English it is /səbˈvɜːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subvert?
Subvert has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VURT). Broken into parts: sub · VURT.
Is subvert 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 /səbˈvɜːt/ (sub-VURT).