How to pronounce ascribing
Say it like uh-SKRY-bing. Ascribing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRY).
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- uh
- SKRY
- bing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ascribing 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.
- SKRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- bingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ascribing
American and British speakers say ascribing in essentially the same way: /əˈskraɪbɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈskraɪbɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-SKRY-bing.
What does ascribing mean?
- present participle and gerund of ascribe How to pronounce ascribe
Questions about saying ascribing
How do you pronounce ascribing?
Say uh-SKRY-bing. The American pronunciation is /əˈskraɪbɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈskraɪbɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ascribing?
Ascribing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRY). Broken into parts: uh · SKRY · bing.
Do Americans and Brits say ascribing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈskraɪbɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈskraɪbɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.