How to pronounce prescribed
Say it like pree-SKRYBD. Prescribed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRYBD).
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- pree
- SKRYBD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prescribed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- SKRYBDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of prescribed
American and British speakers say prescribed in essentially the same way: /priˈskraɪbd/ in the US and /prɪˈskraɪbd/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-SKRYBD.
What does prescribed mean?
- set down as a rule or guide
- fixed or established especially by order or command“at the time appointed (or the appointed time)”
- conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline“in prescribed order”
Words that rhyme with prescribed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prescribed.
Questions about saying prescribed
How do you pronounce prescribed?
Say pree-SKRYBD. The American pronunciation is /priˈskraɪbd/. In British English it is /prɪˈskraɪbd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prescribed?
Prescribed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRYBD). Broken into parts: pree · SKRYBD.
Do Americans and Brits say prescribed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈskraɪbd/ and the British form is /prɪˈskraɪbd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.