How to pronounce inscribe
Say it like in-SKRYBE. Inscribe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRYBE).
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- in
- SKRYBE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inscribe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SKRYBESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of inscribe
American and British speakers say inscribe in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈskraɪb/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈskraɪb/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SKRYBE.
What does inscribe mean?
- To write or cut (words) onto (something, especially a hard surface, or a book to be given to another person); to engrave.“I inscribed the book with a message for Kate.”
- To dedicate to someone.
- To enter on a document or list; to enroll.
Where does inscribe come from?
Borrowed from Latin īnscrībō, from in- (“upon”) and scrībō (“to write”).
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Words that rhyme with inscribe
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Questions about saying inscribe
How do you pronounce inscribe?
Say in-SKRYBE. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈskraɪb/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈskraɪb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inscribe?
Inscribe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRYBE). Broken into parts: in · SKRYBE.
Do Americans and Brits say inscribe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈskraɪb/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈskraɪb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.