How to Pronounce "substitutes"
word
ˈsəbstəˌtuts
SUHB-stuh-toots
sˈʌbstɪtjˌuːts
SUB-sti-tyoots
Definition
'Substitutes' are people or things that take the place of others, often used when something or someone is unavailable. It can refer to replacement players, materials, or other stand-ins.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsəbstəˌtuts
British English
sˈʌbstɪtjˌuːts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUHB-stuh-toots
UK
SUB-sti-tyoots
Listen in Context
The teacher prepared three substitutes in case someone was absent.
There are no good substitutes for fresh fruit.
The coach called in the substitutes during the second half.
My recipe uses coconut milk as one of the main substitutes for dairy.