How to pronounce abscissin
Say it like AB-suh-sun. Abscissin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- suh
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abscissin 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abscissin
American and British speakers say abscissin in essentially the same way: /ˈæbsəsən/ in the US and /ˈæbsəsən/ in the UK.
British respelling: AB-suh-sun.
What does abscissin mean?
- A plant hormone controlling the dropping off or abscission of certain plant parts, notably the leaves of trees in autumn or cotton bolls.
Where does abscissin come from?
From abscission + -in.
Questions about saying abscissin
How do you pronounce abscissin?
Say AB-suh-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈæbsəsən/. In British English it is /ˈæbsəsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abscissin?
Abscissin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · suh · sun.
Do Americans and Brits say abscissin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæbsəsən/ and the British form is /ˈæbsəsən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.