To pronounce "subtracting", say SUBTR-act-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SUBTR-act-ing
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"subtracting" has 3 syllables: subtr-act-ing. It rhymes with exacting and enacting, if that helps it stick.
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“If you subtract the $100 for gas from the total cost, it was a fairly inexpensive trip.”
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"Subtracting" has 3 syllables: subtr · act · ing.
Subtracting: To remove or reduce; especially to reduce a quantity or number
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