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