How to Pronounce "prescription"
word
pri-SKRIP-shuhn
pri-SKRIP-shuhn
Definition
A prescription is an official order from a doctor or other medical professional that says what medicine a person should get or use. It can also mean the written document itself.
IPA Transcription
American English
/pɹəsˈkɹɪpʃən/
British English
/pɹɪskɹˈɪpʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pri-SKRIP-shuhn
UK
pri-SKRIP-shuhn
Listen in Context
The doctor gave me a prescription for cough medicine.
You need a prescription to buy this medicine.
I left my prescription at home.
Can you drop this prescription off at the pharmacy for me?