Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sub-par

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.03 in modern English

Syllables
sub---par
IPA
10
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
4
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

Questions

What does sub-par mean?
Alternative form of subpar.

How to pronounce sub-par

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “sub-par”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “sub-par” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.