How to Pronounce Subs

To pronounce "subs", say SUBS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “subs”

"subs" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with hubs and clubs, if that helps it stick.

What does subs mean?

noun

  1. A submarine.
  2. A submarine sandwich: a sandwich made on a long bun.

    “We can get subs at that deli.”

verb

  1. To substitute for.
  2. To work as a substitute teacher, especially in primary and secondary education.

verb

  1. To coat with a layer of adhering material; to planarize by means of such a coating.
  2. To prepare (a slide) with a layer of transparent substance to support and/or fix the sample.

Synonyms

grinderherohero sandwichhoagiepo' boyspuckiesubmarinesubmarine sandwich

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Words that rhyme with subs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hubsclubsdubsstubsflubstubsstubbsrubsgrubssnubsknubsbathtubs

Related words

submarinepigboatu-boatbomberwedgesubstitutehoagy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "subs"?▾

"Subs" has one syllable.

What does "subs" mean?▾

Subs: A submarine.

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