How to pronounce subtle
subtle
/ˈsʌtəl/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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The b before t is silent.
Subtle, sound by sound
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
| /ʌ/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /t/as in ten | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air. |
| /ə/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /l/as in look | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides. |
In a sentence
Her exotic perfume has a subtle scent.
More words with the /ʌ/ sound
- qatar/kʌˈtɑːr/
- curacao/ˈkjʊrəsaʊ/
- quebec/kwəˈbek/
- genre/ˈʒɑːnrə/
- often/ˈɔːfən/
- massachusetts/mæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
- tinnitus/ˈtɪnɪtəs/
- fungi/ˈfʌndʒaɪ/
- michael/ˈmaɪkəl/
- facade/fəˈsɑːd/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce subtle?
Subtle is pronounced /ˈsʌtəl/ in American English.
How many syllables are in subtle?
Subtle has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in subtle?
The first syllable: /ˈsʌtəl/.
Is there a silent or unusual letter in subtle?
The b before t is silent.