How to Pronounce "substances"
word
/ˈsəbstənsəz/, /ˈsəbstənsɪz/
SUB-stun-siz
/sˈʌbstənsɪz/
SUB-stun-siz
Definition
Things that have a physical form, like solids, liquids, or gases. "Substances" often means different types of materials, chemicals, or things you can see and touch.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsəbstənsəz/, /ˈsəbstənsɪz/
British English
/sˈʌbstənsɪz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUB-stun-siz
UK
SUB-stun-siz
Listen in Context
Some substances can be harmful if you touch them.
Water and salt are both substances.
Scientists study the properties of different substances.
The factory was fined for dumping toxic substances into the river.