How to pronounce transcribe
Say it like tran-SKRYBE. Transcribe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRYBE).
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- tran
- SKRYBE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transcribe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SKRYBESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of transcribe
American and British speakers say transcribe in essentially the same way: /trænˈskraɪb/ in the US and /trænˈskraɪb/ in the UK.
British respelling: tran-SKRYBE.
What does transcribe mean?
- To convert a representation of language, typically speech but also sign language, etc., to a written representation of it. The term now usually implies the conversion of speech to text by a human transcriptionist with the assistance of a computer for word processing and sometimes also for speech rec
- To make such a conversion from live or recorded speech to text.“The doctor made several recordings today which she will transcribe into medical reports tomorrow.”
- To transfer data from one recording medium to another.
Where does transcribe come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin trānscrībere (“to write again in another place, transcribe, copy”).
Words that rhyme with transcribe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of transcribe.
Questions about saying transcribe
How do you pronounce transcribe?
Say tran-SKRYBE. The American pronunciation is /trænˈskraɪb/. In British English it is /trænˈskraɪb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transcribe?
Transcribe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRYBE). Broken into parts: tran · SKRYBE.
Do Americans and Brits say transcribe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trænˈskraɪb/ and the British form is /trænˈskraɪb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.