Transcription
13 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A written or printed version of something, particularly the process of converting spoken words into written text. In biology, it refers to DNA being copied into RNA.
“The journalist ordered a transcription of the recorded interview.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/trænˈskrɪpʃən/
Syllables
tran·scrip·tion
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Wordle
Contains 'TION' ending with multiple common letters; features 'TRANSCRIPT' prefix
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Scrabble
Worth 19 points; good for using multiple tiles
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