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