How to Pronounce "change the subject"
expression
CHAYNJ thuh SUHB-jikt
CHAYNJ thuh SUB-jikt
Definition
To start talking about something different, often to avoid discussing a certain topic.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtʃeɪndʒ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsəbdʒɪkt/, /səbˈdʒɛkt
British English
tʃˈeɪndʒ/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
CHAYNJ thuh SUHB-jikt
UK
CHAYNJ thuh SUB-jikt
Listen in Context
Can we change the subject?
He tried to change the subject when I asked about his job.
She likes to change the subject when she's nervous.
Let's change the subject before things get awkward.