How to Pronounce "substitution"
word
ˌsəbstɪˈtuʃən
sub-sti-TOO-shun
sˌʌbstɪtjˈuːʃən
sub-sti-TYOO-shun
Definition
The act of replacing one thing or person with another; using something instead of something else.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsəbstɪˈtuʃən
British English
sˌʌbstɪtjˈuːʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sub-sti-TOO-shun
UK
sub-sti-TYOO-shun
Listen in Context
We made a substitution in the recipe and used honey instead of sugar.
The coach made a substitution during the game.
Substitution is common in chemistry experiments.
If you're allergic to nuts, an easy substitution is using sunflower seeds instead.