How to Pronounce "subcontracted"
word
səbˈkɑntɹæktɪd
suhb-KON-trak-tid
sˈʌbkəntɹˌæktɪd
SUB-kuhn-TRAK-tid
Definition
Given to another company or individual to do part of a job or project, usually through a formal agreement. Often used in business or construction.
IPA Transcription
American English
səbˈkɑntɹæktɪd
British English
sˈʌbkəntɹˌæktɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suhb-KON-trak-tid
UK
SUB-kuhn-TRAK-tid
Listen in Context
The company subcontracted the painting work to a local firm.
Some tasks were subcontracted due to lack of staff.
The IT services were subcontracted last year.
We subcontracted parts of the project to speed things up.