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How to pronounce inscripturate

Say it like in-SKRIP-chuh-rayt. Inscripturate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRIP).

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US American/ɪnˈskrɪptʃəˌreɪt/in-SKRIP-chuh-rayt
UK British/ɪnˈskrɪptʃəˌreɪt/in-SKRIP-chuh-rayt
  • in
  • SKRIP
  • chuh
  • rayt
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Inscripturate pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  2. SKRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  3. chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  4. raytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.

American vs British pronunciation of inscripturate

American and British speakers say inscripturate in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈskrɪptʃəˌreɪt/ in the US and /ɪnˈskrɪptʃəˌreɪt/ in the UK.

British respelling: in-SKRIP-chuh-rayt.

What does inscripturate mean?

verb
  1. To incorporate into scripture; to include within scripture.
  2. To communicate or express through the medium or form of scripture.
  3. To put or make into writing or script; to write down.
adjective
  1. Incorporated into scripture; included within scripture.
  2. Communicated or expressed through the medium or form of scripture.
  3. Put in writing or script; written down.

Where does inscripturate come from?

From in- + scripture + -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Questions about saying inscripturate

How do you pronounce inscripturate?

Say in-SKRIP-chuh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈskrɪptʃəˌreɪt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈskrɪptʃəˌreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in inscripturate?

Inscripturate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRIP). Broken into parts: in · SKRIP · chuh · rayt.

Do Americans and Brits say inscripturate the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈskrɪptʃəˌreɪt/ and the British form is /ɪnˈskrɪptʃəˌreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).