How to Pronounce "subsidy"
word
ˈsəbsɪdi
SUB-si-dee
sˈʌbsɪdi
SUB-si-dee
Definition
Money or help given by a government or organization to support businesses, activities, or people, usually to keep prices low or help with costs.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsəbsɪdi
British English
sˈʌbsɪdi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUB-si-dee
UK
SUB-si-dee
Listen in Context
The farmer received a subsidy from the government.
Many students depend on a subsidy for their studies.
The company received a subsidy to hire more workers.
Without the subsidy, food prices would go up a lot.