How to Pronounce Subsume

To pronounce "subsume", say SUBS-um-e — 3 syllables, IPA /səbˈsuːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/səbˈsuːm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “subsume”

"subsume" has 3 syllables: subs-um-e.

What does subsume mean?

verb

  1. To place (any one cognition) under another as belonging to it; to include or contain something else.
  2. To consider an occurrence as part of a principle or rule; to colligate

Related words

colligateintegrateincorporateincludeblendmeltabsorbcomprise

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "subsume"?▾

"Subsume" has 3 syllables: subs · um · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "subsume"?▾

The IPA transcription of "subsume" is /səbˈsuːm/.

What does "subsume" mean?▾

Subsume: To place (any one cognition) under another as belonging to it; to include or contain something else.

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