How to pronounce conscripted
Say it like kun-SKRIP-tid. Conscripted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRIP).
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- kun
- SKRIP
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conscripted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SKRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of conscripted
American and British speakers say conscripted in essentially the same way: /kənˈskrɪptɪd/ in the US and /kənˈskrɪptɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SKRIP-tid.
What does conscripted mean?
- simple past and past participle of conscript How to pronounce conscript
Words that rhyme with conscripted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of conscripted.
Questions about saying conscripted
How do you pronounce conscripted?
Say kun-SKRIP-tid. The American pronunciation is /kənˈskrɪptɪd/. In British English it is /kənˈskrɪptɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conscripted?
Conscripted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRIP). Broken into parts: kun · SKRIP · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say conscripted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈskrɪptɪd/ and the British form is /kənˈskrɪptɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.