How to Pronounce Subcategory

To pronounce "subcategory", say SUBC-at-eg-ory — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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SUBC-at-eg-ory

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"subcategory" has 4 syllables: subc-at-eg-ory.

What does subcategory mean?

noun

  1. With respect to a given category, a more narrow category.
  2. A subclass of a category which is itself a category, whose arrows are a restriction of the arrows of the parent category, and whose composition rule is a restriction of the parent category's

Synonyms

child category

Antonyms

supercategory

Related words

subclassclassificationcategorysubpartsubsectorsubgroupsubsetclassifications

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How many syllables are in "subcategory"?▾

"Subcategory" has 4 syllables: subc · at · eg · ory.

What does "subcategory" mean?▾

Subcategory: With respect to a given category, a more narrow category.

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