How to pronounce abscission
Say it like ab-SISH-un. Abscission has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SISH).
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- ab
- SISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abscission 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.
- SISHSay 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 abscission
American and British speakers say abscission in essentially the same way: /æbˈsɪʃən/ in the US and /æbˈsɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ab-SISH-un.
What does abscission mean?
- The act or process of cutting off.
- A figure of speech employed when a speaker having begun to say a thing stops abruptly
- The natural separation of a part at a predetermined location, such as a leaf at the base of the petiole.
Where does abscission come from?
From Latin abscissiō, from abscindō (“to cut, to tear”).
Words that rhyme with abscission
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abscission.
Questions about saying abscission
How do you pronounce abscission?
Say ab-SISH-un. The American pronunciation is /æbˈsɪʃən/. In British English it is /æbˈsɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abscission?
Abscission has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SISH). Broken into parts: ab · SISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say abscission the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æbˈsɪʃən/ and the British form is /æbˈsɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.