How to pronounce proscribed
Say it like proh-SKRYBD. Proscribed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRYBD).
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- proh
- SKRYBD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proscribed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SKRYBDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of proscribed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-SKRYBD.
What does proscribed mean?
- simple past and past participle of proscribe How to pronounce proscribe
- Forbidden or prohibited.
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Words that rhyme with proscribed
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Questions about saying proscribed
How do you pronounce proscribed?
Say proh-SKRYBD. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈskraɪbd/. In British English it is /prəʊˈskraɪbd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proscribed?
Proscribed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRYBD). Broken into parts: proh · SKRYBD.
Is proscribed 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 /prəʊˈskraɪbd/ (proh-SKRYBD).