To pronounce "substitution", say SUBST-it-ut-ion — 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-ion
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"substitution" has 4 syllables: subst-it-ut-ion. It rhymes with retribution and absolution, if that helps it stick.
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"Substitution" has 4 syllables: subst · it · ut · ion.
Substitution: The act of substituting or the state of being substituted.
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