How to pronounce "subscribe"

subscribe

Sports & Recreation
American
/səbˈskraɪb/

Syllable Breakdown

sub scribe

How natives say subscribe

British
/səbˈskraɪb/

Syllable Breakdown

sub scribe

How natives say subscribe

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with the 'suh' sound, as in 'sun'.

  • Add 'skrahyb', stressing on 'krahyb'.

  • Combine both parts: 'suh-skrahyb'.

Common Mistakes

  • sub-skreeb (misplaced stress)

  • sub-screeb (mispronounced vowel)

  • zuhb-skrahyb (incorrect initial consonant)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with the 'suh' sound, as in 'sun'.

  • Add 'skrahyb', stressing on 'krahyb'.

  • Combine both parts: 'suh-skrahyb'.

common mistakes

  • sub-skreeb (misplaced stress)

  • sub-screeb (mispronounced vowel)

  • zuhb-skrahyb (incorrect initial consonant)

FAQ

Is the 's' sound voiced?

No, it is voiceless.

Where is the stress in 'subscribe'?

The stress is on the second syllable: '-scribe'.

Are there any silent letters?

No, all letters are pronounced.

Definition

subscribe

To sign up for a service or publication.

Word Family

subscription

/səbˈskrɪpʃən/

noun

An arrangement to receive something regularly.

Example: She renewed her subscription.

subscriber

/səbˈskraɪbər/

noun

A person who subscribes to a service.

Example: He is a new subscriber.

prescribe

/prɪˈskraɪb/

verb

To advise the use of something, like medicine.

Example: Doctors prescribe medicine.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Stress and suffix in 'subscription'.

Additional syllable in 'subscriber'.

Different prefix and stress in 'prescribe'.

Pro Tips

Pay attention to stress

Remember to stress the second syllable: '-scribe'.

Watch the vowel sounds

Ensure the 'i' in 'scribe' sounds like 'eye'.

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/ˈbeɪ.sən/

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