How to Pronounce "subcontractors"
word
səbˈkɑntɹæktɝz
sub-KAHN-trak-terz
sˈʌbkəntɹˌæktəz
sub-KUHN-TRAK-tuhz
Definition
Subcontractors are companies or people hired by a main contractor to perform specific parts of a larger project.
IPA Transcription
American English
səbˈkɑntɹæktɝz
British English
sˈʌbkəntɹˌæktəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sub-KAHN-trak-terz
UK
sub-KUHN-TRAK-tuhz
Listen in Context
The company hired several subcontractors for the project.
The subcontractors built the walls and painted them.
All subcontractors must follow the safety rules.
We're waiting on the subcontractors to finish the electrical work.