How to Pronounce "subpoena"
word
/səˈpinə/
suh-PEE-nuh
/suːpˈiːnɐ/
soo-PEE-nuh
Definition
An official legal document ordering someone to appear in court or provide evidence.
IPA Transcription
American English
/səˈpinə/
British English
/suːpˈiːnɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suh-PEE-nuh
UK
soo-PEE-nuh
Listen in Context
The lawyer received a subpoena for documents.
She must appear in court because of a subpoena.
The witness ignored the subpoena.
He was shocked when a subpoena was delivered to his house.