How to pronounce subscription
Say it like sub-SKRIP-shun. Subscription has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRIP).
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- sub
- SKRIP
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subscription pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- subKeep 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of subscription
American and British speakers say subscription in essentially the same way: /səbˈskrɪpʃən/ in the US and /səbˈskrɪpʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: sub-SKRIP-shun.
What does subscription mean?
- a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time
- agreement expressed by (or as if expressed by) signing your name
- a pledged contribution
Where does subscription come from?
From Latin subscriptiō; by surface analysis, sub- + script + -ion.
Words that rhyme with subscription
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of subscription.
Questions about saying subscription
How do you pronounce subscription?
Say sub-SKRIP-shun. The American pronunciation is /səbˈskrɪpʃən/. In British English it is /səbˈskrɪpʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subscription?
Subscription has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRIP). Broken into parts: sub · SKRIP · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say subscription the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səbˈskrɪpʃən/ and the British form is /səbˈskrɪpʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.