How to pronounce prescription
noun A doctor's written instruction for a medicine.
Written sound guide
prihSKRIPshuhn
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
Find the sounds
Break it down.
Give SKRIP the strongest beat
Keep s, k and r together in SKRIP, then retain p before sh.
01prihLighter beat
02SKRIPStrongest beat
03shuhnLighter beat
Say it in context
Try a whole sentence.
“Do I need a prescription for this medicine?”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
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Say prescription slowly. Give SKRIP the strongest beat.
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Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.
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Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with prescription.
What should I check?
Keep s, k and r together in SKRIP, then retain p before sh. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
