How to Pronounce Conscript

To pronounce "conscript", say CONSCR-ipt — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɑnskɹɪpt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈkɑnskɹɪpt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “conscript”

"conscript" has 2 syllables: conscr-ipt. It rhymes with quipped and crypt, if that helps it stick.

What does conscript mean?

noun

  1. One who is compulsorily enrolled, often into a military service; a draftee.

    “The soldier was a conscript.”

verb

  1. To enrol(l) compulsorily; to draft; to induct.

adjective

  1. Drafted into a military service or similar.
  2. Enrolled; written; registered.

Synonyms

draftinduct

Words that rhyme with conscript

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

quippedcryptrippedtranscriptscriptmanuscriptclippedstrippednondescriptequippedgrippedwhipped

Related words

drafteelevyrecruitraisesoldierenlistrecruitingenrol

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "conscript"?▾

"Conscript" has 2 syllables: conscr · ipt.

What is the IPA transcription of "conscript"?▾

The IPA transcription of "conscript" is /ˈkɑnskɹɪpt/.

What does "conscript" mean?▾

Conscript: One who is compulsorily enrolled, often into a military service; a draftee.

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