How to pronounce fissure
Say it like FISH-er. Fissure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH).
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- FISH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fissure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fissure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FISH-uh.
What does fissure mean?
- A long, narrow crack or opening made by breaking or splitting, especially in rock or earth.
- A groove, deep furrow, elongated cleft or tear between body parts or in the substance of an organ.
- A break or slit in tissue usually at the junction of skin and mucous membrane.
- To split, forming fissures.
Where does fissure come from?
From Middle English fissure, from Old French fissure, from Latin fissūra (“a cleft, chink”), from findō (“to cleave, split, divide”) + -tūra (nominal suffix).
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Words that rhyme with fissure
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Questions about saying fissure
How do you pronounce fissure?
Say FISH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɪʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fissure?
Fissure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH). Broken into parts: FISH · er.
Is fissure pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɪʃə/ (FISH-uh).
What words sound the same as fissure?
Fissure sounds the same as fisher in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.