How to pronounce described
Say it like dih-SKRYBD. Described has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRYBD).
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- dih
- SKRYBD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Described pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SKRYBDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of described
American and British speakers say described in essentially the same way: /dɪˈskraɪbd/ in the US and /dɪˈskraɪbd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SKRYBD.
What does described mean?
- represented in words especially with sharpness and detail“the vividly described wars”
Words that rhyme with described
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of described.
Questions about saying described
How do you pronounce described?
Say dih-SKRYBD. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskraɪbd/. In British English it is /dɪˈskraɪbd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in described?
Described has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRYBD). Broken into parts: dih · SKRYBD.
Do Americans and Brits say described the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈskraɪbd/ and the British form is /dɪˈskraɪbd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.