How to Pronounce Subhuman

To pronounce "subhuman", say SUBH-um-an — 3 syllables, IPA /[sʌbˈhjuːmən]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/[sʌbˈhjuːmən]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “subhuman”

"subhuman" has 3 syllables: subh-um-an. It rhymes with acumen and numen, if that helps it stick.

What does subhuman mean?

noun

  1. Anything which is less than human.

adjective

  1. Less than human; lacking characteristics of a human.

    “To say he is subhuman is to make a grave insult; whether to him or to humanity is the question.”

Synonyms

lesspersonnonpersonuntermenschUntermenschneanderthaltroglodyte

Words that rhyme with subhuman

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

acumennumeninhumanlumennonhumanluminealbuminbitumensuperhumancrewmanrumencumin

Related words

infrahumanunfitinhumaninhumanedegradingdraconianabhumansubanimate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "subhuman"?▾

"Subhuman" has 3 syllables: subh · um · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "subhuman"?▾

The IPA transcription of "subhuman" is /[sʌbˈhjuːmən]/.

What does "subhuman" mean?▾

Subhuman: Anything which is less than human.

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