Proper Pronunciation Guide

subsidiary

[sʌb̚ sɪ diɛ͜ɚi]

Tips:

  • Pronounce this word as five syllables, stressing the second one [sɪ].
  • Pronounce the second letter “i” like the name of the letter “e”—
    /i/—so that the second and third syllables are pronounced lke the word “city.”
  • Use the y-like consonant glide
    /j/ to link from the third to the fourth syllable—from
    /i/ to /ɛ͜ɚ/.

Practice Sentence:

 He works for a subsidiary of this corporation.

Definition:

  • (noun) A company whose controlling interest is owned by a larger company.

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