How to Pronounce "subbasement"
word
ˈsʌbˌbeɪsmənt
SUHB-BAYS-muhnt
ˈsʌbˌbeɪsmənt
SUHB-BAYS-muhnt
Definition
A subbasement is a floor or level in a building that is below the basement, making it the lowest underground level.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsʌbˌbeɪsmənt
British English
ˈsʌbˌbeɪsmənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUHB-BAYS-muhnt
UK
SUHB-BAYS-muhnt
Listen in Context
The old hotel has a subbasement used for storage.
The machines are kept in the subbasement for safety.
Our building has a subbasement under the main basement.
I had no idea there was a subbasement until they showed me the extra parking down there.