How to Pronounce Subtitle

To pronounce "subtitle", say SUBT-itl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “subtitle”

"subtitle" has 3 syllables: subt-itl-e. It rhymes with recital and title, if that helps it stick.

What does subtitle mean?

noun

  1. (authorship) A heading below or after a title.
  2. Textual versions of the dialog in films, usually displayed at the bottom of the screen.

verb

  1. To create subtitles for the dialog in a film.

Words that rhyme with subtitle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

recitaltitlesprightfulcitallitleentitlekeitelpightelchitalbeitel

Related words

captionsubheadcaptioningsubheadingheadingtranscriptheadertag

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "subtitle"?▾

"Subtitle" has 3 syllables: subt · itl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "subtitle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "subtitle" is /ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/.

What does "subtitle" mean?▾

Subtitle: (authorship) A heading below or after a title.

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