How to Pronounce "subpoenas"
word
səˈpinəz
suh-PEE-nuhz
suːpˈiːnəz
soo-PEE-nuhz
Definition
Subpoenas are official legal documents that order someone to appear in court or provide evidence for a legal case.
IPA Transcription
American English
səˈpinəz
British English
suːpˈiːnəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suh-PEE-nuhz
UK
soo-PEE-nuhz
Listen in Context
The lawyer sent two subpoenas to witnesses.
The police delivered subpoenas yesterday.
He ignored the subpoenas from the court.
Several subpoenas were issued as part of the investigation.