How to Pronounce "substitute for"
expression
ˈsəbstəˌtut/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
SUHB-sti-toot FOR / FUR
sˈʌbstɪtjˌuːt/ /fˈɔː
SUB-sti-tyoot FAW
Definition
To use something or someone instead of another thing or person; to replace one thing with another.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsəbstəˌtut/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
sˈʌbstɪtjˌuːt/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUHB-sti-toot FOR / FUR
UK
SUB-sti-tyoot FAW
Listen in Context
You can substitute for sugar with honey in this recipe.
John will substitute for Sarah at work today.
Is there a way to substitute for eggs in this dish?
If you can't come, can someone substitute for you at the meeting?