Spell Bee Word: Transcript

What does transcript mean?

Word: Transcript

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Transcript means a written or printed copy of words that were spoken, such as a speech or interview. It is also an official list of a student's subjects and marks.

Synonyms: copy

How do you spell transcript?

Syllables: tran - script

Tricky part: Only one s sits in the middle of transcript, so transscript is the slip to avoid.

Watch out for: transscript, tanscript, transcrypt

Memory tip: Two s's would love to sit together in the middle of transcript, but there is only one seat.

Transcript in a sentence

Example 1: The news website printed a full transcript of the minister's speech.

Example 2: Nikhil needed his school transcript to apply to a college abroad.

Example 3: Our teacher gave us a transcript of the podcast so we could follow along.

Fun Fact

Transcript comes from the Latin transcribere, to copy out, the same root that gives us transcribe.

Practise the CREST Way

Word Cookie

Find the misspelt word in the sentence:

The head teacher asked for a full transcrip of the debate by Monday.

a) Monday
b) debate
c) transcrip
d) teacher

Show answer

c) transcrip. Script ends in t, so transcript does too.

Word Connection

Choose the synonym of the word: transcript

a) record
b) guess
c) rumour
d) secret

Show answer

a) record. A transcript is a written record of what was said.

Mingle-Mangle

Form a meaningful word from the jumbled letters:

pcrtnisart

a) scripture
b) transit
c) transcript
d) transport

Show answer

c) transcript. Transport needs an o, transit is far too short, and scripture has an e and a u.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A news channel put a transcript of the interview online. What did viewers get?

a) a short video clip of it
b) a list of the questions only
c) photos of the guests
d) every word of it in writing

Show answer

d) every word of it in writing

2. You can make a transcript of ____.

a) a photograph album
b) a silent film
c) a radio interview
d) a landscape painting

Show answer

c) a radio interview

Associated Words

Words that end in -ipt: manuscript, receipt, nondescript

More words from this list

accumulate, bard, concise, distinction, futile, keystroke, ophthalmologist, resolute

Next steps

How to participate in CREST International Spell Bee

The CREST International Spell Bee (CSB) is conducted in two editions – CREST International Spell Bee - Summer (CSB) and CREST International Spell Bee - Winter (CSBW) – giving students across the globe an opportunity to showcase and enhance their spelling proficiency. Designed for young learners from Senior KG to Class 8, the competition focuses on word-building, pronunciation, and vocabulary enrichment, helping students develop strong linguistic skills.

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