How to pronounce fissile
Say it like FIS-ul. Fissile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIS).
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- FIS
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fissile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fissile
American and British speakers say fissile in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪsəl/ in the US and /ˈfɪsəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIS-ul.
What does fissile mean?
- Able to be split.
- Easily split along a grain.
- Capable of sustaining a nuclear fission chain reaction.
Where does fissile come from?
Borrowed from Latin fissilis.
Words that rhyme with fissile
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fissile.
Questions about saying fissile
How do you pronounce fissile?
Say FIS-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪsəl/. In British English it is /ˈfɪsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fissile?
Fissile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIS). Broken into parts: FIS · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say fissile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪsəl/ and the British form is /ˈfɪsəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.