How to pronounce subvolcanic
Say it like suhb-vahl-KAN-ik. Subvolcanic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAN).
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- suhb
- vahl
- KAN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subvolcanic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- vahlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of subvolcanic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: suhb-vol-KAN-ik.
What does subvolcanic mean?
- Beneath a volcano.
- Intrusive, but having grain size and texture intermediate between volcanic and plutonic rocks.
Where does subvolcanic come from?
From sub- + volcanic.
Words that rhyme with subvolcanic
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Questions about saying subvolcanic
How do you pronounce subvolcanic?
Say suhb-vahl-KAN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌbvɑlˈkænɪk/. In British English it is /ˌsʌbvɒlˈkænɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subvolcanic?
Subvolcanic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAN). Broken into parts: suhb · vahl · KAN · ik.
Is subvolcanic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌsʌbvɒlˈkænɪk/ (suhb-vol-KAN-ik).