How to Pronounce Sub-deacon

To pronounce "sub-deacon", say SUBD-eac-on — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

SUBD-eac-on

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"sub-deacon" has 3 syllables: subd-eac-on.

What does sub-deacon mean?

noun

  1. (chiefly historical) A Catholic clerical rank in the major orders below that of a deacon.
  2. (chiefly historical) A Catholic cleric who assists the deacon at High Mass and normally reads the Epistle at the Eucharist.

Related words

subdiaconatesubdeansubdeanerysubvicarsubclerksublieutenantsub-prefecturesub-province

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How many syllables are in "sub-deacon"?▾

"Sub-deacon" has 3 syllables: subd · eac · on.

What does "sub-deacon" mean?▾

Sub-deacon: (chiefly historical) A Catholic clerical rank in the major orders below that of a deacon.

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