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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(phonetics, dated) Of or pertaining to imperfectly articulated sounds or utterances that are inaudible or barely audible, as characterized by Dr. James Rush (Guide to Pronunciation, 1833)..
Use subtonic when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Subtonic means (phonetics, dated) Of or pertaining to imperfectly articulated sounds or utterances that are inaudible or barely audible, as characterized by Dr. James Rush (Guide to Pronunciation, 1833)..
Common synonyms include leading tone.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use subtonic where its definition matches the intended context.
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