How to pronounce excision
Say it like ik-SIZH-un. Excision has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIZH).
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- ik
- SIZH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excision pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SIZHSay 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 excision
American and British speakers say excision in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈsɪʒən/ in the US and /ɪkˈsɪʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SIZH-un.
What does excision mean?
- The removal of some text during editing.
- The removal of something (a tumor or body part) by cutting.
- The removal of a gene from a section of genetic material.
Where does excision come from?
From Middle French excision, from Latin excīsiō(n).
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Words that rhyme with excision
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Questions about saying excision
How do you pronounce excision?
Say ik-SIZH-un. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsɪʒən/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsɪʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excision?
Excision has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIZH). Broken into parts: ik · SIZH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say excision the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈsɪʒən/ and the British form is /ɪkˈsɪʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.