How to Pronounce Prescribing

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

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Syllables

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Letters

PRESCR-ib-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “prescribing”

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

What does prescribing mean?

verb

  1. To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

    “The doctor prescribed aspirin.”

  2. To specify by writing as a required procedure or ritual; to lay down authoritatively as a guide, direction, or rule of action.

    “The property meets the criteria prescribed by the regulations.”

Antonyms

proscribe

Words that rhyme with prescribing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

describingtranscribinggibingscribingsubscribingbribinginscribingjibinggybing

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prescribing"?▾

"Prescribing" has 3 syllables: prescr · ib · ing.

What does "prescribing" mean?▾

Prescribing: To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

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