How to pronounce inscribing
Say it like in-SKRY-bing. Inscribing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRY).
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- in
- SKRY
- bing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inscribing 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.
- SKRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- bingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of inscribing
American and British speakers say inscribing in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈskraɪbɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈskraɪbɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SKRY-bing.
What does inscribing mean?
- present participle and gerund of inscribe How to pronounce inscribe
Questions about saying inscribing
How do you pronounce inscribing?
Say in-SKRY-bing. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈskraɪbɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈskraɪbɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inscribing?
Inscribing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRY). Broken into parts: in · SKRY · bing.
Do Americans and Brits say inscribing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈskraɪbɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈskraɪbɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.