How to Pronounce "substance"
word
/ˈsəbstəns/
SUHB-stuhns
/sˈʌbstəns/
SUHB-stuhns
Definition
A substance is a particular kind of material or matter, such as a liquid, powder, or chemical. It can also mean the real meaning, value, or importance of something, not just its appearance.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsəbstəns/
British English
/sˈʌbstəns/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUHB-stuhns
UK
SUHB-stuhns
Listen in Context
Water is a substance that has no color.
Police found a strange substance in the bag.
Her idea has substance, not just style.
The report sounds impressive, but it doesn't have much substance.