How to Pronounce Subtext

To pronounce "subtext", say SUBT-ext — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

SUBT-ext

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💡 Tip for remembering “subtext”

"subtext" has 2 syllables: subt-ext. It rhymes with perplexed and vexed, if that helps it stick.

What does subtext mean?

noun

  1. (authorship) The implicit meaning of a text, often a literary one, or a speech or dialogue.

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Words that rhyme with subtext

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perplexedvexednextpretexttexthexedannexedsexedhypertextteletextflexedvideotext

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "subtext"?▾

"Subtext" has 2 syllables: subt · ext.

What does "subtext" mean?▾

Subtext: (authorship) The implicit meaning of a text, often a literary one, or a speech or dialogue.

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