How to pronounce dehisce
Say it like dih-HIS. Dehisce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HIS).
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- dih
- HIS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dehisce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- HISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dehisce
American and British speakers say dehisce in essentially the same way: /dɪˈhɪs/ in the US and /dɪˈhɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-HIS.
What does dehisce mean?
- To burst or split open at definite places, discharging seeds, pollen or similar content.“Anthers dehisce when the flower opens.”
- To rupture or break open, as a surgical wound.“A surgical wound may partially or completely dehisce after surgery, depending upon whether some or all of the layers of tissue come open.”
Where does dehisce come from?
Borrowed from Latin dehīscō (“to gape, open”), from hiō (“to be open”); related to hiatus.
Words that rhyme with dehisce
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dehisce.
Questions about saying dehisce
How do you pronounce dehisce?
Say dih-HIS. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈhɪs/. In British English it is /dɪˈhɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dehisce?
Dehisce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HIS). Broken into parts: dih · HIS.
Do Americans and Brits say dehisce the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈhɪs/ and the British form is /dɪˈhɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.