Cómo pronunciar «subordinates» en inglés
səˈbɔːrdənɪts
sə·BOR·də·nits
Acento principal: BOR
Escucha a hablantes nativos decir «subordinates» en contexto en clips de video reales
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “subordinates”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
sə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
BOR
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
də
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
nits
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("BOR"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America.
How Native Speakers Say It: In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "subordinates" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "subordinates is" sounds like "subordinates-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "subordinates" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“subordinates, their sort of cast of thousands, their slave armies, whatever you want to call them, were "Slavs".”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“When subordinates begin sentences, the comma will place herself directly after the first thought or complete sentence.”— TED-EdWatch clip
“subordinates. Boss tells what to do and other people just do it.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“their subordinates often undermine them or interact with them inappropriately.”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“their subordinates to be loyal.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“their subordinates people that they knew from the bishop's conferences of their countries.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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subordinates, their sort of cast of thousands, their slave armies, whatever you want to call them, were "Slavs".
Escuchar en contexto: “subordinates”
246 clipsThe Inglés word “subordinates” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as səˈbɔːrdənɪts (phonetic respelling: sə-BOR-də-nits). Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (sə · BOR · də · nits), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (BOR). Grammatically, “subordinates” functions as a adjective, noun, verb and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 246 authentic Inglés video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “subordinates” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from YaleCourses, TED-Ed, TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #1 · @14:24
“leaders were a group called the "Avars" and their subordinates, their sort of cast of thousands, their slave armies, whatever you want to call them, were "Slavs". armies, whatever you want to call them, were "Slavs".”
- 🇺🇸 USTED-EdClip #2 · @3:24
“but how will she help? When subordinates begin sentences, the comma will place herself directly after the first thought or complete sentence. the comma will place herself”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #3 · @7:05
“So there is a clear hierarchy defined. There is a boss and then there are subordinates. Boss tells what to do and other people just do it. The only problem with this culture is boss can say”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #4 · @58:48
“subordinates? Subordinates. And and bosses, but their subordinates often undermine them or interact with them inappropriately. Um And so another study that we've recently”
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #5 · @39:28
“I mean argued by managers who wanted their subordinates to be loyal. And it was hotly debated.”
Definición y significado: “subordinates”
- Placed in a lower class, rank, or position.
- Submissive or inferior to, or controlled by authority.
- One who is subordinate.
- A hyponym.
- To make subservient or secondary.
Oraciones de ejemplo (3)
- “The several kinds […] and subordinate species of each are easily known.”
- “November 9, 1662, Robert South, Of the Creation of Man in the Image of God It was subordinate, not enslaved, to the understanding.”
- “subordinates, their sort of cast of thousands, their slave armies, whatever you want to call them, were "Slavs".”
Frases comunes y colocaciones
Pronunciación: “subordinates”
- Pronunciation:
- sə-BOR-də-nits
- Sílabas:
- sə · BOR · də · nits
- Written Hyphenation:
- sub · or · di · nates
- Acento principal:
- BOR
- IPA:
- səˈbɔːrdənɪts
- Escuchar en contexto
- subordinates
Sinónimos: “subordinates”
Escucha palabras relacionadas con el significado de «subordinates» en clips de video reales:
Palabras que riman con “subordinates”
-ɔrdənɪtsPalabras con sonido idéntico (Homófonos)
Sonido únicoNo se conocen homófonos exactos para "subordinates" (⁄səˈbɔːrdənɪts⁄).
Preguntas frecuentes sobre «subordinates»
¿Cómo se pronuncia «subordinates» en inglés?
«subordinates» se pronuncia ⁄səˈbɔːrdənɪts⁄ (sə-BOR-də-nits). Escucha los clips de video de hablantes nativos arriba para oírla en contexto real.
¿Cuántas sílabas tiene «subordinates»?
«subordinates» tiene 4 sílabas: sə · BOR · də · nits.
¿Dónde está el acento en «subordinates»?
El acento principal en «subordinates» está en «BOR». Presta atención a esa sílaba tónica en los videos de arriba.
¿Qué significa «subordinates»?
Placed in a lower class, rank, or position.
¿Cómo puedo escuchar «subordinates» en frases reales?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “subordinates”?
Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America. In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].