How to Pronounce "prescribe for"
expression
pɹəsˈkɹaɪb/, /pɹisˈkɹaɪb/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
pri-SKRYBE for
pɹɪskɹˈaɪb/ /fˈɔː
pri-SKRYBE faw
Definition
To officially tell someone to take a particular medicine or treatment for an illness or condition.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹəsˈkɹaɪb/, /pɹisˈkɹaɪb/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
pɹɪskɹˈaɪb/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pri-SKRYBE for
UK
pri-SKRYBE faw
Listen in Context
The doctor prescribed for my headache.
She was prescribed for her high blood pressure.
What medicine did the doctor prescribe for you?
My son had allergies, so they prescribed for him right away.