American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'description' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "description" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "description"

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Simple pronunciation
dih-skrihp-shn
IPA transcription
/dɪˈskɹɪp.ʃn̩/
Word frequency
1,258th

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What does "description" mean?

  1. words that tell you what someone or something is like

Examples of "description" in a sentence

  • Give a brief description of the painting.
  • She provided a detailed description of the suspect.
  • The job description included various responsibilities.

How common is "description"?

Description is the 1,258th most common word in English.

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