How to pronounce inscription
Say it like in-SKRIP-shun. Inscription has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRIP).
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- in
- SKRIP
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inscription 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.
- SKRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inscription
American and British speakers say inscription in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SKRIP-shun.
What does inscription mean?
- letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something
- a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something
- the activity of inscribing (especially carving or engraving) letters or words
Where does inscription come from?
Borrowed from Latin īnscrīptiō.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with inscription
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inscription.
Questions about saying inscription
How do you pronounce inscription?
Say in-SKRIP-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inscription?
Inscription has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRIP). Broken into parts: in · SKRIP · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say inscription the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.