How to Pronounce "subordinate"
word
səˈbɔɹdəˌneɪt/, /səˈbɔɹdənət
suh-BOR-duh-nayt, suh-BOR-duh-nuht
səˈbɔːdɪnət
suh-BAW-di-nuht
Definition
As a noun, a subordinate is a person with a lower rank or position, reporting to someone more senior. As a verb, it means to treat something or someone as less important or to place them under another's control.
IPA Transcription
American English
səˈbɔɹdəˌneɪt/, /səˈbɔɹdənət
British English
səˈbɔːdɪnət
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suh-BOR-duh-nayt, suh-BOR-duh-nuht
UK
suh-BAW-di-nuht
Listen in Context
He is my subordinate at the company.
A subordinate should follow instructions from their manager.
The manager decided to subordinate her own interests to the team's goals.
I tried not to treat my subordinates unfairly during the busy season.