How to pronounce prescribes
Say it like pree-SKRYBZ. Prescribes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRYBZ).
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- pree
- SKRYBZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prescribes 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.
- SKRYBZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of prescribes
American and British speakers say prescribes in essentially the same way: /priˈskraɪbz/ in the US and /priˈskraɪbz/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-SKRYBZ.
What does prescribes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of prescribe How to pronounce prescribe
Questions about saying prescribes
How do you pronounce prescribes?
Say pree-SKRYBZ. The American pronunciation is /priˈskraɪbz/. In British English it is /priˈskraɪbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prescribes?
Prescribes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRYBZ). Broken into parts: pree · SKRYBZ.
Do Americans and Brits say prescribes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈskraɪbz/ and the British form is /priˈskraɪbz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.