How to Pronounce "prescribing"
word
pɹisˈkɹaɪbɪŋ
pri-SKRYE-bing
pɹɪskɹˈaɪbɪŋ
pri-SKRYE-bing
Definition
The act of a doctor or authorized person officially telling a patient which medicine or treatment to use. It can also mean giving a rule or order to be followed.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹisˈkɹaɪbɪŋ
British English
pɹɪskɹˈaɪbɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pri-SKRYE-bing
UK
pri-SKRYE-bing
Listen in Context
The doctor is prescribing antibiotics for her infection.
She is prescribing painkillers to the patient.
The nurse checked what the doctor was prescribing.
Nowadays, doctors are careful about prescribing antibiotics too often.