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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable sub
  • 6 letters
Syllables
sub-tle: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: SUB-tle.
Pronunciation
/ˈsʌtəl/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as sub-tle.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide subtle into syllables?

subtle divides as sub-tle. sub-tle: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in subtle?

Subtle has 2 syllables (sub-tle).

Which syllable is stressed in subtle?

The stressed syllable in subtle is sub. The 1st syllable is stressed: SUB-tle.

How do you pronounce subtle?

/ˈsʌtəl/ in American English.