How to pronounce conscript
Say it like KON-skript. Conscript has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- skript
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conscript pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- skriptKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of conscript
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-skript.
What does conscript mean?
- To enroll compulsorily; to draft; to induct.
- One who is compulsorily enrolled, often into a military service; a draftee.“The soldier was a conscript.”
- Drafted into a military service or similar.
- Enrolled; written; registered.
Where does conscript come from?
From Latin cōnscriptus, perfect passive participle of cōnscrībō (“write together; enroll”).
Questions about saying conscript
How do you pronounce conscript?
Say KON-skript. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnskrɪpt/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnskrɪpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conscript?
Conscript has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · skript.
Is conscript pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒnskrɪpt/ (KON-skript).