How to pronounce subverts
Say it like sub-VURTS. Subverts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VURTS).
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US American/səbˈvɝts/sub-VURTS
UK British/səbˈvɜːts/sub-VURTS
- sub
- VURTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subverts 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.
- VURTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of subverts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sub-VURTS.
What does subverts mean?
noun
- plural of subvert How to pronounce subvert
- third-person singular simple present indicative of subvert How to pronounce subvert
Questions about saying subverts
How do you pronounce subverts?
Say sub-VURTS. The American pronunciation is /səbˈvɝts/. In British English it is /səbˈvɜːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subverts?
Subverts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VURTS). Broken into parts: sub · VURTS.
Is subverts 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 /səbˈvɜːts/ (sub-VURTS).