How to pronounce ascribe
Say it like uh-SKRYBE. Ascribe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRYBE).
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- uh
- SKRYBE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ascribe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SKRYBESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ascribe
American and British speakers say ascribe in essentially the same way: /əˈskraɪb/ in the US and /əˈskraɪb/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SKRYBE.
What does ascribe mean?
- To regard as arising from a specified cause or source.“One may ascribe these problems to the federal government; however, at this stage it is unclear what caused them.”
- To attribute (a book, painting, or any other work of art or literature) to a writer or creator.“It is arguable as to whether we can truly ascribe this play to Shakespeare.”
Where does ascribe come from?
From Middle English ascriben, from Old French ascrivre (“inscribe, attribute, impute”), from Latin āscrībere (“to state in writing”), equivalent to a- + scribe.
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Words that rhyme with ascribe
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Questions about saying ascribe
How do you pronounce ascribe?
Say uh-SKRYBE. The American pronunciation is /əˈskraɪb/. In British English it is /əˈskraɪb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ascribe?
Ascribe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRYBE). Broken into parts: uh · SKRYBE.
Do Americans and Brits say ascribe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈskraɪb/ and the British form is /əˈskraɪb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.