How to Pronounce Inscription

To pronounce "inscription", say INSCR-ipt-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈskɹɪpʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ɪnˈskɹɪpʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inscription”

"inscription" has 3 syllables: inscr-ipt-ion. It rhymes with description and conscription, if that helps it stick.

What does inscription mean?

noun

  1. The act of inscribing.
  2. Text carved on a wall or plaque, such as a memorial or gravestone.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with inscription

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descriptionconscriptionproscriptionconniptionprescriptiontranscriptionsubscriptionencryptionnonprescriptionegyptian

Related words

letteringinscribewritingmarkingtextnotationmessagelisting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inscription"?▾

"Inscription" has 3 syllables: inscr · ipt · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "inscription"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inscription" is /ɪnˈskɹɪpʃən/.

What does "inscription" mean?▾

Inscription: The act of inscribing.

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