How to Pronounce "prescribe"
word
/pɹəsˈkɹaɪb/, /pɹisˈkɹaɪb/
pruh-SKRIBE
/pɹɪskɹˈaɪb/
priss-KRIBE
Definition
To officially tell someone to take a particular medicine or follow a specific treatment; also, to recommend or set a rule for something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/pɹəsˈkɹaɪb/, /pɹisˈkɹaɪb/
British English
/pɹɪskɹˈaɪb/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pruh-SKRIBE
UK
priss-KRIBE
Listen in Context
The doctor will prescribe some antibiotics for you.
She cannot prescribe medicine because she is not a doctor.
The school rules prescribe wearing uniforms.
If the pain gets worse, your doctor might prescribe something stronger.