How to pronounce abscise
Say it like ab-SYZE. Abscise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYZE).
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- ab
- SYZE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abscise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- abKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of abscise
American and British speakers say abscise in essentially the same way: /æbˈsaɪz/ in the US and /əbˈsaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ub-SYZE.
What does abscise mean?
- To cut off.
- To separate by means of abscission; to shed or drop off.
Where does abscise come from?
From Latin abscīsus, perfect passive participle of abscīdō (“cut off”); formed from abs- + caedō (“cut”).
Words that rhyme with abscise
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Questions about saying abscise
How do you pronounce abscise?
Say ab-SYZE. The American pronunciation is /æbˈsaɪz/. In British English it is /əbˈsaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abscise?
Abscise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYZE). Broken into parts: ab · SYZE.
Do Americans and Brits say abscise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈsaɪz/ and the British form is /əbˈsaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.