How to pronounce fissures
Say it like FISH-erz. Fissures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH).
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US American/ˈfɪʃɚz/FISH-erz
UK British/ˈfɪʃəz/FISH-uz
- FISH
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fissures 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fissures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FISH-uz.
What does fissures mean?
noun
- plural of fissure How to pronounce fissure
- third-person singular simple present indicative of fissure How to pronounce fissure
Questions about saying fissures
How do you pronounce fissures?
Say FISH-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪʃɚz/. In British English it is /ˈfɪʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fissures?
Fissures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FISH). Broken into parts: FISH · erz.
Is fissures 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 /ˈfɪʃəz/ (FISH-uz).