How to pronounce abscision
Say it like ab-SIZH-un. Abscision has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIZH).
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- ab
- SIZH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abscision 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.
- SIZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abscision
American and British speakers say abscision in essentially the same way: /æbˈsɪʒən/ in the US and /æbˈsɪʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-SIZH-un.
What does abscision mean?
- A cutting away.
Where does abscision come from?
From Latin abscisiō.
Words that rhyme with abscision
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abscision.
Questions about saying abscision
How do you pronounce abscision?
Say ab-SIZH-un. The American pronunciation is /æbˈsɪʒən/. In British English it is /æbˈsɪʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abscision?
Abscision has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIZH). Broken into parts: ab · SIZH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say abscision the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈsɪʒən/ and the British form is /æbˈsɪʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.