How to Pronounce Subsidiarity

To pronounce "subsidiarity", say SUBS-id-iar-ity — 4 syllables, IPA /səbˌsɪdiˈæɹɪti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/səbˌsɪdiˈæɹɪti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “subsidiarity”

"subsidiarity" has 4 syllables: subs-id-iar-ity.

What does subsidiarity mean?

noun

  1. The principle that initiative (whether in government, business or religion) ought to reside at the lowest feasible level (i.e. at the local or regional level, instead of the national or supranational level, unless the latter presents clear advantages)

Related words

subordinatenessdecentralisationsolidaritysubsidiaryproportionalityvicinityclosenessproximity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "subsidiarity"?▾

"Subsidiarity" has 4 syllables: subs · id · iar · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "subsidiarity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "subsidiarity" is /səbˌsɪdiˈæɹɪti/.

What does "subsidiarity" mean?▾

Subsidiarity: The principle that initiative (whether in government, business or religion) ought to reside at the lowest feasible level (i.e. at the local or regional level, instead of the national or supranational level, unless the latter presents clear advantages)

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