How to pronounce absciss
Say it like AB-sis. Absciss has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Absciss pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of absciss
American and British speakers say absciss in essentially the same way: /ˈæbsɪs/ in the US and /ˈæbsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-sis.
What does absciss mean?
- Alternative form of abscissa
- To cut off by abscission.
- To separate (as a leaf from a twig) by abscission.
Where does absciss come from?
From Latin abscissa, feminine of abscissus, perfect passive participle of abscindō (“cut asunder”).
Questions about saying absciss
How do you pronounce absciss?
Say AB-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbsɪs/. In British English it is /ˈæbsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in absciss?
Absciss has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say absciss the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbsɪs/ and the British form is /ˈæbsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.