How to pronounce ciss
Say it like SIS. Ciss is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SIS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ciss pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ciss
American and British speakers say ciss in essentially the same way: /sɪs/ in the US and /sɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIS.
What does ciss mean?
- To retract (from a uniform film applied to a damp, oily or nonabsorbent surface) and clump up into small droplets, or form craters.
Where does ciss come from?
Perhaps ultimately derived in some way from Vulgar Latin *cisellum (from *caesellum, from caedō), whence e.g.
Words that rhyme with ciss
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ciss.
Words that sound like ciss
Questions about saying ciss
How do you pronounce ciss?
Say SIS. The American pronunciation is /sɪs/. In British English it is /sɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ciss?
Ciss is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SIS.
Do Americans and Brits say ciss the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪs/ and the British form is /sɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as ciss?
Ciss sounds the same as sis in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.