To pronounce "sub-optimal", say SUB-opt-im-al — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SUB-opt-im-al
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"sub-optimal" has 4 syllables: sub-opt-im-al.
"Sub-optimal" has 4 syllables: sub · opt · im · al.
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