The word "submittings" might seem confusing in terms of spelling, but it's actually quite straightforward when you break it down phonetically. The first syllable, "sub," is pronounced /sʌb/, as in "submarine" or "subconscious." The second syllable, "mit," is pronounced /mɪt/, as in "submit" or "admit." And finally, the suffix "-tings" is pronounced /tɪŋz/, as in "meetings" or "writings." So altogether, "submittings" is pronounced /sʌbˈmɪtɪŋz/, meaning the act of submitting something.