How to pronounce transcription
Say it like tran-SKRIP-shun. Transcription has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRIP).
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- tran
- SKRIP
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transcription pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 transcription
American and British speakers say transcription in essentially the same way: /ˌtrænˈskrɪpʃən/ in the US and /ˌtrænˈskrɪpʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: tran-SKRIP-shun.
What does transcription mean?
- something written, especially copied from one medium to another, as a typewritten version of dictation
- (genetics) the organic process whereby the DNA sequence in a gene is copied into mRNA; the process whereby a base sequence of messenger RNA is synthesized on a template of complementary DNA
- a sound or television recording (e.g., from a broadcast to a tape recording)
Where does transcription come from?
From Middle French transcription, or directly from Latin transcriptiōnem, from trānscrībō (“transcribe”).
Words that rhyme with transcription
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of transcription.
Questions about saying transcription
How do you pronounce transcription?
Say tran-SKRIP-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌtrænˈskrɪpʃən/. In British English it is /ˌtrænˈskrɪpʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transcription?
Transcription has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKRIP). Broken into parts: tran · SKRIP · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say transcription the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtrænˈskrɪpʃən/ and the British form is /ˌtrænˈskrɪpʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.