Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

subordinate

How many syllables in subordinate?

  4 syllables

Divide subordinate into syllables:   sub-or-di-nate
Stressed syllable in subordinate:   sub-or-di-nate
How to say subordinate:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"subordinate." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 08 April 2026.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why subordinate is 4 syllables?   Contact Us!   We'll explain.

Syllable Rules

1.  What is a syllable?
2.  How to count syllables.
3.  How to divide into syllables.

More Grammar
Trending Words
Syllable Quiz
Are you smarter than a
3rd grader?
Take the Syllable Challenge

Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

Synonyms for subordinate


1 syllable
  • aide
  • vice
  • sub
2 syllables
  • junior
  • lower
  • minor
  • lesser
  • minion
  • sidekick
3 syllables
4 syllables
5 syllables
    Teachers
    We award $250 every month to
    help teachers
    teach their students.
    $Read the contest rules and apply
    Fun Fact
    The word “alphabet”
    comes from Alpha & Beta.
    !Get more facts
    FAQ
    Does adding "ed"
    add a syllable?
    ?Learn Here

    Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

    What rhymes with subordinate

    3 syllables
      4 syllables
      Do You Know
      what a diphthong is?
      Learn Here

      Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
      Need help finding a syllable count?
      Want to say thank you?

      Contact Us!