How to pronounce dehiscence
Say it like dih-HIS-uns. Dehiscence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HIS).
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- dih
- HIS
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dehiscence 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.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dehiscence
American and British speakers say dehiscence in essentially the same way: /dɪˈhɪsəns/ in the US and /dɪˈhɪsəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-HIS-uns.
What does dehiscence mean?
- Opening of an organ by its own means (such as an anther or a seed pod) to release its contents.
- A rupture, as with a surgical wound opening up, often with a flow of serous fluid.
- Opening, gaping, in a general sense.
Where does dehiscence come from?
From New Latin dehiscentia (in Linnaeus), from Latin dehiscentem, present participle of dehiscō.
Words that rhyme with dehiscence
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dehiscence.
Questions about saying dehiscence
How do you pronounce dehiscence?
Say dih-HIS-uns. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈhɪsəns/. In British English it is /dɪˈhɪsəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dehiscence?
Dehiscence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HIS). Broken into parts: dih · HIS · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say dehiscence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈhɪsəns/ and the British form is /dɪˈhɪsəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.