How to Pronounce "subpar"
word
səbˈpɑɹ
suhb-PAR
ˌsʌbˈpɑː
sub-PAH
Definition
If something is subpar, it is below the usual or expected standard; it is not good enough.
IPA Transcription
American English
səbˈpɑɹ
British English
ˌsʌbˈpɑː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suhb-PAR
UK
sub-PAH
Listen in Context
The food at the restaurant was subpar.
Her test results were subpar this time.
The hotel’s service was subpar compared to others.
Honestly, that movie was pretty subpar—I expected more.