transcribe

/trænˈskɹaɪb/verb
High School
1

To convert a representation of language, typically speech but also sign language, etc., to a written representation of it. The term now usually implies the conversion of speech to text by a human transcriptionist with the assistance of a computer for word processing and sometimes also for speech recognition, the process of a computer interpreting speech and converting it to text.

2

To make such a conversion from live or recorded speech to text.

3

To transfer data from one recording medium to another.

4

To adapt a composition for a voice or instrument other than the original; to notate live or recorded music.

5

To cause DNA to undergo transcription.

6

To represent speech by phonetic symbols.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing