How to Pronounce "describe"
word
/dɪsˈkɹaɪb/
di-SKRYB
/dɪskɹˈaɪb/
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Definition
To say or write what someone or something is like, giving details about appearance, qualities, events, or feelings. It is used when you want to help someone imagine, understand, or identify something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dɪsˈkɹaɪb/
British English
/dɪskɹˈaɪb/
Simplified Pronunciation
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di-SKRYB
UK
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Listen in Context
Can you describe your bag to me?
She described the room as small and dark.
Please describe what happened after lunch.
I don't even know how to describe that smell.