How to pronounce abscissae
Say it like ab-SIS-ee. Abscissae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS).
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- ab
- SIS
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abscissae 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.
- SISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of abscissae
American and British speakers say abscissae in essentially the same way: /æbˈsɪˌsi/ in the US and /æbˈsɪˌsiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-SIS-ee.
What does abscissae mean?
- plural of abscissa How to pronounce abscissa
Words that rhyme with abscissae
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abscissae.
Questions about saying abscissae
How do you pronounce abscissae?
Say ab-SIS-ee. The American pronunciation is /æbˈsɪˌsi/. In British English it is /æbˈsɪˌsiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abscissae?
Abscissae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIS). Broken into parts: ab · SIS · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say abscissae the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈsɪˌsi/ and the British form is /æbˈsɪˌsiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.