How to pronounce proscription
Say it like proh-SKRIP-shun. Proscription has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRIP).
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- proh
- SKRIP
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proscription 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.
- SKRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of proscription
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-SKRIP-shun.
What does proscription mean?
- A prohibition.
- Decree of condemnation toward one or more persons, especially in the Roman antiquity.
- The act of proscribing, or its result.
Where does proscription come from?
From Middle English proscripcion, from Latin prōscrīptiō, from prōscrībō (originally "publish in writing"), from prō- and scrībō (“write”).
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Questions about saying proscription
How do you pronounce proscription?
Say proh-SKRIP-shun. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈskrɪpʃən/. In British English it is /prəʊˈskrɪpʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proscription?
Proscription has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRIP). Broken into parts: proh · SKRIP · shun.
Is proscription 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 /prəʊˈskrɪpʃən/ (proh-SKRIP-shun).