How to pronounce prescriptions
Say it like pruh-SKRIP-shunz. Prescriptions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRIP).
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- pruh
- SKRIP
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prescriptions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 prescriptions
American and British speakers say prescriptions in essentially the same way: /prəˈskrɪpʃənz/ in the US and /prəˈskrɪpʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-SKRIP-shunz.
What does prescriptions mean?
- plural of prescription How to pronounce prescription
Questions about saying prescriptions
How do you pronounce prescriptions?
Say pruh-SKRIP-shunz. The American pronunciation is /prəˈskrɪpʃənz/. In British English it is /prəˈskrɪpʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prescriptions?
Prescriptions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRIP). Broken into parts: pruh · SKRIP · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say prescriptions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈskrɪpʃənz/ and the British form is /prəˈskrɪpʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.