How to Pronounce Substitutes

To pronounce "substitutes", say SUBST-it-ut-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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SUBST-it-ut-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “substitutes”

"substitutes" has 4 syllables: subst-it-ut-es. It rhymes with attributes and roots, if that helps it stick.

What does substitutes mean?

noun

  1. A replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose.
  2. A player who is available to replace another if the need arises, and who may or may not actually do so.

verb

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

    “I had no shallots so I substituted onion.”

  2. (in the phrase "substitute X for Y") To use X in place of Y.

    “I had to substitute new parts for the old ones.”

noun

  1. A good that a consumer perceives as similar to another good, which decreases the demand for that other good

Synonyms

surrogateexchangeswap

Words that rhyme with substitutes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

attributesrootsexecutesconstitutescahootsgrassrootsinstitutesshootsdisputestootspursuitsrecruits

Related words

replacementfill-inreplaceutilitydeputizereservesecondary

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "substitutes"?▾

"Substitutes" has 4 syllables: subst · it · ut · es.

What does "substitutes" mean?▾

Substitutes: A replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose.

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