How to pronounce inescutcheon
Say it like ih-nih-SKUHCH-un. Inescutcheon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKUHCH).
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- ih
- nih
- SKUHCH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inescutcheon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SKUHCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inescutcheon
American and British speakers say inescutcheon in essentially the same way: /ɪnɪˈskʌtʃən/ in the US and /ɪnɪˈskʌtʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-nih-SKUHCH-un.
What does inescutcheon mean?
- A small escutcheon (“coat of arms; shield”) (such as an escutcheon of pretence) which is charged (“represented”) on a larger escutcheon.
Where does inescutcheon come from?
From in- (prefix meaning ‘in; within’) + escutcheon.
Questions about saying inescutcheon
How do you pronounce inescutcheon?
Say ih-nih-SKUHCH-un. The American pronunciation is /ɪnɪˈskʌtʃən/. In British English it is /ɪnɪˈskʌtʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inescutcheon?
Inescutcheon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKUHCH). Broken into parts: ih · nih · SKUHCH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say inescutcheon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnɪˈskʌtʃən/ and the British form is /ɪnɪˈskʌtʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.