Comment prononcer « subordinates » en anglais
səˈbɔːrdənɪts
sə·BOR·də·nits
Accent tonique principal : BOR
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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".
Écouter en contexte: “subordinates”
248 extraitsThe Anglais 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 248 authentic Anglais 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.”
Définition et signification: “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.
Exemples de phrases en contexte (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".”
Expressions et collocations courantes
Prononciation: “subordinates”
- Pronunciation:
- sə-BOR-də-nits
- Syllabes:
- sə · BOR · də · nits
- Written Hyphenation:
- sub · or · di · nates
- Accent tonique principal :
- BOR
- IPA:
- səˈbɔːrdənɪts
- Écouter en contexte
- subordinates
Synonymes: “subordinates”
Écoutez des mots sémantiquement proches de « subordinates » dans de vrais clips vidéo :
Mots qui riment avec “subordinates”
-ɔrdənɪtsMots au son identique (Homophones)
Son uniqueAucun homophone exact répertorié pour "subordinates" (⁄səˈbɔːrdənɪts⁄).
Questions fréquentes sur « subordinates »
Comment prononcer « subordinates » en anglais ?
« subordinates » se prononce ⁄səˈbɔːrdənɪts⁄ (sə-BOR-də-nits). Écoutez les extraits vidéo de locuteurs natifs ci-dessus pour l’entendre en situation réelle.
Combien de syllabes compte « subordinates » ?
« subordinates » compte 4 syllabes : sə · BOR · də · nits.
Où se trouve l’accent tonique dans « subordinates » ?
L’accent tonique principal dans « subordinates » se trouve sur « BOR ». Repérez bien cette syllabe accentuée dans les vidéos ci-dessus.
Que signifie « subordinates » ?
Placed in a lower class, rank, or position.
Comment écouter « subordinates » dans des phrases réelles ?
Cette page contient 248 exemples vidéo de « subordinates » avec sous-titres synchronisés. Utilisez Précédent / Suivant (ou les flèches ← / →) pour écouter chaque passage.
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].