How to pronounce ascribes
Say it like uh-SKRYBZ. Ascribes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRYBZ).
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- uh
- SKRYBZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ascribes 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.
- SKRYBZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ascribes
American and British speakers say ascribes in essentially the same way: /əˈskraɪbz/ in the US and /əˈskraɪbz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SKRYBZ.
What does ascribes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ascribe How to pronounce ascribe
Questions about saying ascribes
How do you pronounce ascribes?
Say uh-SKRYBZ. The American pronunciation is /əˈskraɪbz/. In British English it is /əˈskraɪbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ascribes?
Ascribes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRYBZ). Broken into parts: uh · SKRYBZ.
Do Americans and Brits say ascribes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈskraɪbz/ and the British form is /əˈskraɪbz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.