How to pronounce prescriber
Say it like pree-SKRY-ber. Prescriber has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRY).
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- pree
- SKRY
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prescriber 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.
- SKRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of prescriber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pree-SKRY-buh.
What does prescriber mean?
- A person who prescribes medication (usually a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner).
- One who directs or orders, as for example one who makes prescriptive demands on others' use of language.
Where does prescriber come from?
From prescribe + -er.
Words that rhyme with prescriber
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Questions about saying prescriber
How do you pronounce prescriber?
Say pree-SKRY-ber. The American pronunciation is /priˈskraɪbɚ/. In British English it is /priˈskraɪbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prescriber?
Prescriber has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRY). Broken into parts: pree · SKRY · ber.
Is prescriber pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /priˈskraɪbə/ (pree-SKRY-buh).