How to Pronounce Inscribing

To pronounce "inscribing", say INSCR-ib-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

INSCR-ib-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “inscribing”

"inscribing" has 3 syllables: inscr-ib-ing. It rhymes with describing and transcribing, if that helps it stick.

What does inscribing mean?

verb

  1. 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.”

  2. To draw a circle, sphere, etc. inside a polygon, polyhedron, etc. and tangent to all its sides.

Synonyms

enwriteinwrite

Words that rhyme with inscribing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

describingtranscribinggibingscribingsubscribingprescribingbribingjibinggybing

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inscribing"?▾

"Inscribing" has 3 syllables: inscr · ib · ing.

What does "inscribing" mean?▾

Inscribing: 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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