To pronounce "ascribes", say ASCR-ib-es — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈskɹaɪbz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/əˈskɹaɪbz/
IPA
"ascribes" has 3 syllables: ascr-ib-es. It rhymes with describes and inscribes, if that helps it stick.
verb
“One may ascribe these problems to the federal government; however, at this stage it is unclear what caused them.”
“It is arguable as to whether we can truly ascribe this play to Shakespeare.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Ascribes" has 3 syllables: ascr · ib · es.
The IPA transcription of "ascribes" is /əˈskɹaɪbz/.
Ascribes: To attribute a cause or characteristic to someone or something.
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