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