subunit meaning

UK US /ˌsʌˈbjunɪt/ 3 syllables

subunit (noun): a monetary unit that is valued at a fraction (usually one hundredth) of the basic monetary unit.

Definition of subunit

  1. a monetary unit that is valued at a fraction (usually one hundredth) of the basic monetary unit

    Synonyms: fractional monetary unit

    Type of: monetary unit

    Kinds: cent, centesimo, centimo, centavo, centime, fils, sen, ore, piaster, penny, paisa

How to pronounce subunit

subunit is pronounced /ˌsʌˈbjunɪt/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SU · words ending in IT · 7-letter words

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