How to Pronounce Inscribed

To pronounce "inscribed", say INSCR-ib-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈskɹaɪbd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ɪnˈskɹaɪbd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inscribed”

"inscribed" has 3 syllables: inscr-ib-ed. It rhymes with ascribed and circumscribed, if that helps it stick.

What does inscribed mean?

verb

To write or cut (words) onto (something, especially a hard surface, or a book to be given to another person); to engrave.
“I inscribed my name into the book.”
To draw a circle, sphere, etc. inside a polygon, polyhedron, etc. and tangent to all its sides.

Synonyms

enwrite inwrite

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Words that rhyme with inscribed

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ascribed circumscribed proscribed transcribed imbibed prescribed described gibed kibed oversubscribed subscribed bribed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inscribed"?▾

"Inscribed" has 3 syllables: inscr · ib · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "inscribed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inscribed" is /ɪnˈskɹaɪbd/.

What does "inscribed" mean?▾

Inscribed: To write or cut (words) onto (something, especially a hard surface, or a book to be given to another person); to engrave.

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