How to Pronounce Sub-standard

To pronounce "sub-standard", say SUBST-and-ard — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

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Letters

SUBST-and-ard

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💡 Tip for remembering “sub-standard”

"sub-standard" has 3 syllables: subst-and-ard.

What does sub-standard mean?

adjective

  1. Of inferior quality; not meeting the minimum quality requirements.

    “They built this with substandard parts. No wonder it collapsed.”

  2. Not conforming to the standard variety; nonstandard.

Related words

undersizedsubstandardinferiorhandicappeddisabledflawedpoordefective

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

"Sub-standard" has 3 syllables: subst · and · ard.

What does "sub-standard" mean?▾

Sub-standard: Of inferior quality; not meeting the minimum quality requirements.

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