To pronounce "suboptimum", say SUB-opt-im-um — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SUB-opt-im-um
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"suboptimum" has 4 syllables: sub-opt-im-um.
"Suboptimum" has 4 syllables: sub · opt · im · um.
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