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Comment prononcer « subtract » en anglais

subtract se prononce səbˈtrækt, avec l’accent tonique principal sur la syllabe « TRAKT ». Écoutez des locuteurs natifs le prononcer dans 6 033 extraits avec sous-titres synchronisés et repères temporels ci-dessous.

səbˈtrækt

səb·TRAKT

Accent tonique principal : TRAKT

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IPAsəbˈtrækt
Saysəb-TRAKT
Syllabessəb · TRAKT
Écouter en contexteUS
31:55
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “subtract”

Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence

səbˈtrækt

Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution

Syllable 1Unstressed

səb

Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.

Syllable 2Primary Stress

TRAKT

Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.

Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("TRAKT"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.

Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes

⚠️ Unstressed Syllable Vowel Reduction (Schwa ⁄ə⁄)

The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.

How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).

Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow

🔗 Consonant-Vowel Linking (Liaison)

When "subtract" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "subtract is" sounds like "subtract-iz").

⏱️ Stress-Timed Rhythm

In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "subtract" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.

Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context

Verified Transcripts
“subtract all the bad times and see whether the net balance is positive or negative.”
— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“subtract from aggregate welfare is to be welcomed so I would concede that there”
— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“Subtract her expenses, taxes, staff costs and so on, and you get a net worth of $1.”
— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Subtract off the 8 we've already accounted for and you have 9, so the 9's digit is 1.”
— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“subtract 30% what is that going to be well this is going to give me 8 and this”
— Ninja NerdWatch clip
“subtract you using a pen and paper can do anything a computer could do you just”
— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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subtract all the bad times and see whether the net balance is positive or negative.

Écouter en contexte: “subtract”

6 033 extraits

The Anglais word “subtract” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as səbˈtrækt (phonetic respelling: səb-TRAKT). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (səb · TRAKT), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (TRAKT). Grammatically, “subtract” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 6 033 authentic Anglais video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “subtract” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from YaleCourses, Harvard University, Ninja Nerd.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)

  • 🇺🇸 USYaleCourses
    Clip #1 · @31:55
    “you, roughly speaking, add up all the good times and subtract all the bad times and see whether the net balance is positive or negative. Add up all the pleasures, positive or negative. Add up all the pleasures,”
  • 🇺🇸 USHarvard University
    Clip #2 · @76:48
    “because we value these utilitarian arguments that that which doesn't uh subtract from aggregate welfare is to be welcomed so I would concede that there is um a uh there is an argument a polemic that the that Enlightenment”
  • 🇺🇸 US
    Clip #3 · @6:06
    “The total value of her properties is about 110 million. Subtract her expenses, taxes, staff costs and so on, and you get a net worth of $1. 1 billion. staff costs and so on, and you get a net worth”
  • 🇺🇸 US
    Clip #4 · @15:42
    “Next, divide 17 by 27, and you get a remainder of 17. Subtract off the 8 we've already accounted for and you have 9, so the 9's digit is 1. and you have 9, so the 9's digit is 1.”
  • 🇺🇸 USNinja Nerd
    Clip #5 · @15:07
    “now let's take and do the difference now so now if I take 98% and I subtract 30% what is that going to be well this is going to give me 8 and this is going to give me 68% but 68% what oxygen unloaded to the”

Définition et signification: “subtract”

Audio
VERB
  • To remove or reduce; especially to reduce a quantity or number.

Exemples de phrases en contexte (3)

  • “If you subtract the $100 for gas from the total cost, it was a fairly inexpensive trip.”
  • “subtract all the bad times and see whether the net balance is positive or negative. Add up all the pleasures,”
  • “subtract from aggregate welfare is to be welcomed so I would concede that there”

Expressions et collocations courantes

million subtractsubtract two

Prononciation: “subtract”

Pronunciation:
səb-TRAKT
Syllabes:
səb · TRAKT
Written Hyphenation:
sub · tract
Accent tonique principal :
TRAKT
IPA:
səbˈtrækt
Écouter en contexte
subtract

Synonymes: “subtract”

1 mot

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Mots qui riment avec “subtract”

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Questions fréquentes sur « subtract »

Comment prononcer « subtract » en anglais ?

« subtract » se prononce ⁄səbˈtrækt⁄ (səb-TRAKT). Écoutez les extraits vidéo de locuteurs natifs ci-dessus pour l’entendre en situation réelle.

Combien de syllabes compte « subtract » ?

« subtract » compte 2 syllabes : səb · TRAKT.

Où se trouve l’accent tonique dans « subtract » ?

L’accent tonique principal dans « subtract » se trouve sur « TRAKT ». Repérez bien cette syllabe accentuée dans les vidéos ci-dessus.

Que signifie « subtract » ?

To remove or reduce; especially to reduce a quantity or number.

Comment écouter « subtract » dans des phrases réelles ?

Cette page contient 6033 exemples vidéo de « subtract » avec sous-titres synchronisés. Utilisez Précédent / Suivant (ou les flèches ← / →) pour écouter chaque passage.

What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “subtract”?

Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).