How to Pronounce "subversives"
word
səbˈvɝsɪvz
suhb-VUR-sivz
səbvˈɜːsɪvz
suhb-VUR-sivz
Definition
People who try to weaken, overthrow, or secretly challenge authority, power, or an established system, often for political reasons.
IPA Transcription
American English
səbˈvɝsɪvz
British English
səbvˈɜːsɪvz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suhb-VUR-sivz
UK
suhb-VUR-sivz
Listen in Context
The government arrested several subversives last night.
The authorities are looking for suspected subversives.
Some called the protesters subversives.
In times of crisis, leaders often blame subversives for unrest.