How to Pronounce Subvert

To pronounce "subvert", say SUBV-ert — 2 syllables, IPA /səbˈvɜːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/səbˈvɜːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “subvert”

"subvert" has 2 syllables: subv-ert. It rhymes with assert and inert, if that helps it stick.

What does subvert mean?

verb

To overturn from the foundation; to overthrow; to ruin utterly.
To pervert, as the mind, and turn it from the truth; to corrupt; to confound.
“A dictator stays in power only as long as he manages to subvert the will of his people.”

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Words that rhyme with subvert

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assert inert overt spurt hurt convert pervert avert flirt desert blurt exert

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "subvert"?▾

"Subvert" has 2 syllables: subv · ert.

What is the IPA transcription of "subvert"?▾

The IPA transcription of "subvert" is /səbˈvɜːt/.

What does "subvert" mean?▾

Subvert: To overturn from the foundation; to overthrow; to ruin utterly.

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