How to pronounce proscribe
Say it like PROH-skrybe. Proscribe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- skrybe
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proscribe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- skrybeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of proscribe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-skrybe.
What does proscribe mean?
- To forbid or prohibit.“The law proscribes driving a car while intoxicated.”
- To denounce.“The word ‘ain't’ is proscribed by many authorities.”
- To banish or exclude.“Many Roman citizens were proscribed for taking part in rebellions.”
Where does proscribe come from?
From Middle English proscriben, from Latin prōscrībō (“to proclaim, forbid, banish”).
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Questions about saying proscribe
How do you pronounce proscribe?
Say PROH-skrybe. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊˌskraɪb/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊskraɪb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proscribe?
Proscribe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · skrybe.
Is proscribe pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈprəʊskraɪb/ (PROH-skrybe).