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subtitles

Pronunciation: [ˈsʌbˌtaɪtəlz]

Word

Learn how to use subtitles in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “media”

(noun) written words that appear on the screen during a movie or a TV show. They help people understand what is being said, especially if they speak a different language or cannot hear well.

Example

I always watch movies with subtitles because they help me follow the story better.

Example

The movie didn't have subtitles, so I missed a lot of the important dialogue.

Example

Do you prefer to watch shows with subtitles or without?

Context: “classification”

(noun) a secondary title or explanation that describes what a work is about, often used in books, articles, or media. It's like a shorter title that gives more information.

Example

The book's subtitle explained that it was about the history of the internet.

Example

Without the subtitle, I was unsure of the book's main focus.

Example

What does the subtitle of your favorite book say?

How to pronounce subtitles

Pronunciation: [ˈsʌbˌtaɪtəlz]

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