How to Pronounce "subtext"
word
ˈsəbˌtɛkst
SUB-tekst
sˈʌbtɛkst
SUB-tekst
Definition
The hidden or underlying meaning in a conversation, story, or work of art that is not stated directly but is implied.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsəbˌtɛkst
British English
sˈʌbtɛkst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUB-tekst
UK
SUB-tekst
Listen in Context
You have to read between the lines to catch the subtext of his speech.
The subtext of her words was that she was unhappy.
In this movie, the real story is in the subtext.
Writers often use subtext to communicate deeper meanings.