How to pronounce inscribed
Say it like in-SKRYBD. Inscribed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRYBD).
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- in
- SKRYBD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inscribed 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.
- SKRYBDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of inscribed
American and British speakers say inscribed in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SKRYBD.
What does inscribed mean?
- simple past and past participle of inscribe How to pronounce inscribe
Words that rhyme with inscribed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inscribed.
Questions about saying inscribed
How do you pronounce inscribed?
Say in-SKRYBD. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inscribed?
Inscribed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRYBD). Broken into parts: in · SKRYBD.
Do Americans and Brits say inscribed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.