How to pronounce subverted
Say it like sub-VUR-tid. Subverted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- sub
- VUR
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subverted 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of subverted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sub-VUR-tid.
What does subverted mean?
- simple past and past participle of subvert How to pronounce subvert
Words that rhyme with subverted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of subverted.
Questions about saying subverted
How do you pronounce subverted?
Say sub-VUR-tid. The American pronunciation is /səbˈvɝtɪd/. In British English it is /səbˈvɜːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subverted?
Subverted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: sub · VUR · tid.
Is subverted 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 /səbˈvɜːtɪd/ (sub-VUR-tid).