How to pronounce incision
Say it like in-SIZH-un. Incision has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIZH).
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- in
- SIZH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incision pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. 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 incision
American and British speakers say incision in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈsɪʒən/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈsɪʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-SIZH-un.
What does incision mean?
- A cut, especially one made by a scalpel or similar medical tool in the context of surgical operation; the scar resulting from such a cut.
- The act of cutting into a substance.
- A cut-back
Where does incision come from?
From Middle English inscicioun, from Middle French incision, from Late Latin incisiō from the verb incidō (“to cut into”) + action noun suffix -iō.
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Words that rhyme with incision
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Questions about saying incision
How do you pronounce incision?
Say in-SIZH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈsɪʒən/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈsɪʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incision?
Incision has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIZH). Broken into parts: in · SIZH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say incision the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈsɪʒən/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈsɪʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.