How to pronounce inscriptions
Say it like in-SKRIP-shunz. Inscriptions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRIP).
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- in
- SKRIP
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inscriptions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inscriptions
American and British speakers say inscriptions in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃənz/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SKRIP-shunz.
What does inscriptions mean?
- plural of inscription How to pronounce inscription
Questions about saying inscriptions
How do you pronounce inscriptions?
Say in-SKRIP-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inscriptions?
Inscriptions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRIP). Broken into parts: in · SKRIP · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say inscriptions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈskrɪpʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.