How to Pronounce Substituted

To pronounce "substituted", say SUBST-it-ut-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈsʌbstɪtjuːtɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈsʌbstɪtjuːtɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “substituted”

"substituted" has 4 syllables: subst-it-ut-ed. It rhymes with convoluted and muted, if that helps it stick.

What does substituted mean?

verb

To use in place of something else, with the same function.
“I had no shallots so I substituted onion.”
(in the phrase "substitute X for Y") To use X in place of Y.
“I had to substitute new parts for the old ones.”

Synonyms

exchange swap

Words that rhyme with substituted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

convoluted muted reputed rooted constituted diluted executed undiluted routed recruited refuted instituted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "substituted"?▾

"Substituted" has 4 syllables: subst · it · ut · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "substituted"?▾

The IPA transcription of "substituted" is /ˈsʌbstɪtjuːtɪd/.

What does "substituted" mean?▾

Substituted: To use in place of something else, with the same function.

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