How to pronounce ascribed
Say it like uh-SKRYBD. Ascribed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRYBD).
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- uh
- SKRYBD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ascribed 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.
- SKRYBDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ascribed
American and British speakers say ascribed in essentially the same way: /əˈskraɪbd/ in the US and /əˈskraɪbd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SKRYBD.
What does ascribed mean?
- simple past and past participle of ascribe How to pronounce ascribe
Words that rhyme with ascribed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ascribed.
Questions about saying ascribed
How do you pronounce ascribed?
Say uh-SKRYBD. The American pronunciation is /əˈskraɪbd/. In British English it is /əˈskraɪbd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ascribed?
Ascribed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRYBD). Broken into parts: uh · SKRYBD.
Do Americans and Brits say ascribed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈskraɪbd/ and the British form is /əˈskraɪbd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.