To pronounce "suboptimisation", say SUB-opt-im-is-at-ion — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
suboptimisation
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SUB-opt-im-is-at-ion
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"suboptimisation" has 6 syllables: sub-opt-im-is-at-ion.
"Suboptimisation" has 6 syllables: sub · opt · im · is · at · ion.
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