How to Pronounce Subsidiary

To pronounce "subsidiary", say SUBS-id-iary — 3 syllables, IPA /sʌbˈsɪ.di.əɹ.i/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/sʌbˈsɪ.di.əɹ.i/

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💡 Tip for remembering “subsidiary”

"subsidiary" has 3 syllables: subs-id-iary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

What does subsidiary mean?

noun

  1. A company owned by a parent company or a holding company, also called daughter company or sister company.
  2. A subordinate theme.

adjective

  1. Auxiliary or supplemental.
  2. Secondary or subordinate.

    “a subsidiary stream”

Words that rhyme with subsidiary

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

ancillaryappurtenantaccessoryauxiliarysupplementaladjunctsupplementaryadjuvant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "subsidiary"?▾

"Subsidiary" has 3 syllables: subs · id · iary.

What is the IPA transcription of "subsidiary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "subsidiary" is /sʌbˈsɪ.di.əɹ.i/.

What does "subsidiary" mean?▾

Subsidiary: A company owned by a parent company or a holding company, also called daughter company or sister company.

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