How to Pronounce Subsist

To pronounce "subsist", say SUBS-ist — 2 syllables, IPA /səbˈsɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/səbˈsɪst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “subsist”

"subsist" has 2 syllables: subs-ist. It rhymes with tryst and mist, if that helps it stick.

What does subsist mean?

verb

  1. To survive on a minimum of resources.
  2. To have ontological reality; to exist.

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Words that rhyme with subsist

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trystmistjustassisttwistpersisthissedpissedinsistresistdismissedconsist

Related words

surviveliveexistsubsistencelingerpersistremainforce

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "subsist"?▾

"Subsist" has 2 syllables: subs · ist.

What is the IPA transcription of "subsist"?▾

The IPA transcription of "subsist" is /səbˈsɪst/.

What does "subsist" mean?▾

Subsist: To survive on a minimum of resources.

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