How to Pronounce Substituting

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

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Syllables

Letters

SUBST-it-ut-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “substituting”

"substituting" has 4 syllables: subst-it-ut-ing. It rhymes with disputing and refuting, if that helps it stick.

What does substituting 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 substituting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disputing refuting commuting constituting shooting computing fluting fruiting rooting luting booting overshooting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "substituting"?▾

"Substituting" has 4 syllables: subst · it · ut · ing.

What does "substituting" mean?▾

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

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