How to Pronounce Subliminal

To pronounce "subliminal", say SUBL-im-in-al — 4 syllables, IPA /səˈblɪmɪnəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/səˈblɪmɪnəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “subliminal”

"subliminal" has 4 syllables: subl-im-in-al. It rhymes with criminal and noncriminal, if that helps it stick.

What does subliminal mean?

adjective

  1. (of a stimulus) Below the threshold of conscious perception, especially if still able to produce a response.

Synonyms

latentunderthreshold

Antonyms

superliminal

Words that rhyme with subliminal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

criminalnoncriminal

Related words

imperceptibleunperceivabledreamyaudiotapessub-liminalsuperliminalunderthresholdsuper-liminal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "subliminal"?▾

"Subliminal" has 4 syllables: subl · im · in · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "subliminal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "subliminal" is /səˈblɪmɪnəl/.

What does "subliminal" mean?▾

Subliminal: (of a stimulus) Below the threshold of conscious perception, especially if still able to produce a response.

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