How to pronounce circumscissile
Say it like sur-kum-SIS-il. Circumscissile has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIS).
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- sur
- kum
- SIS
- il
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Circumscissile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- surGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of circumscissile
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sur-kum-SIS-il.
What does circumscissile mean?
- Describing any seed-vessel that splits along a circumference, with the upper part coming off as a lid.
Where does circumscissile come from?
From circum- + scissile.
Questions about saying circumscissile
How do you pronounce circumscissile?
Say sur-kum-SIS-il. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɝkəmˈsɪsɪl/. In British English it is /ˌsɜːkəmˈsɪsɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in circumscissile?
Circumscissile has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIS). Broken into parts: sur · kum · SIS · il.
Is circumscissile pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌsɜːkəmˈsɪsɪl/ (sur-kum-SIS-il).