How to Pronounce "subpoenaed"
word
səˈpinəd
suh-PEE-nuhd
suːpˈiːnəd
soop-EE-nuhd
Definition
To officially order someone to go to court, usually to give evidence or bring documents as part of a legal case.
IPA Transcription
American English
səˈpinəd
British English
suːpˈiːnəd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suh-PEE-nuhd
UK
soop-EE-nuhd
Listen in Context
He was subpoenaed to appear in court next week.
The witness was subpoenaed by the lawyer.
Many documents were subpoenaed for the trial.
She was subpoenaed but didn't want to get involved in the case.