How to Pronounce Subsidence

To pronounce "subsidence", say SUBS-id-enc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /sʌbˈsaɪdəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/sʌbˈsaɪdəns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “subsidence”

"subsidence" has 4 syllables: subs-id-enc-e. It rhymes with guidance and stridence, if that helps it stick.

What does subsidence mean?

noun

  1. The process of becoming less active or severe.
  2. A sinking of something to a lower level, especially of part of the surface of the Earth due to underground excavation or seismic activity or groundwater depletion

Words that rhyme with subsidence

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

guidancestridence

Related words

settlingremissioncollapseslumpsagcompressioncompactionslide

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "subsidence"?▾

"Subsidence" has 4 syllables: subs · id · enc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "subsidence"?▾

The IPA transcription of "subsidence" is /sʌbˈsaɪdəns/.

What does "subsidence" mean?▾

Subsidence: The process of becoming less active or severe.

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