How to Pronounce "subtleties"
word
ˈsətəɫtiz
SUH-tul-teez
sˈʌtəltɪz
SUT-ul-teez
Definition
Small details or fine differences that are not immediately obvious and require careful attention to notice or understand.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsətəɫtiz
British English
sˈʌtəltɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUH-tul-teez
UK
SUT-ul-teez
Listen in Context
Learning a new language means understanding its subtleties.
The artist explained the subtleties of her painting.
He missed the subtleties in her answer.
You really have to pay attention to the subtleties in his jokes—they’re easy to miss.