Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

subtle

How many syllables in subtle?

  2 syllables

Divide subtle into syllables:   sub-tle
Stressed syllable in subtle:   sub-tle
How to pronounce subtle:   suht-l
How to say subtle:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"subtle." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 06 January 2026.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why subtle is 2 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
Pop Quiz
Is moose plural?

Take the Plural Quiz

Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

Synonyms for subtle


1 syllable
  • faint
  • light
  • shrewd
  • sly
  • fine
  • low
  • slight
  • soft
2 syllables
  • clever
  • cunning
  • discreet
  • quiet
  • slinky
  • tactful
  • crafty
  • diffused
  • feline
  • restrained
  • subdued
3 syllables
  • delicate
  • elusive
4 syllables
5 syllables
    Let Teachers Teach™ Contest
    One $250 prize is awarded
    to one teacher, every month,
    to help teachers teach their students.
    $Read the contest rules and apply
    Fun Fact
    Vacuum has 3 syllables:
    vac-u-um
    !See more facts
    FAQ
    How many syllables
    in anthropology?
    ?Learn Here

    Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

    What rhymes with subtle

    1 syllable
    • suttle
    • what'll
    2 syllables
    • butler
    • ruttle
    • shuttle
    • cutler
    • scuttle
    • subtile
    3 syllables
    Ever Wonder
    when to use
    Was and Were?
    Learn Here

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

    Contact Us!