How to pronounce incisor
Say it like in-SY-zer. Incisor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- in
- SY
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Incisor 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.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of incisor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-SY-zuh.
What does incisor mean?
- A narrow-edged tooth at the front of the mouth of mammals, between the canines and adapted for cutting; in humans there are four in each jaw.
Where does incisor come from?
Borrowed from New Latin incīsor, from Latin incīdō (“to cut into, cut through”) + -tor (“-er, -or”, agent noun suffix).
Words that rhyme with incisor
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Questions about saying incisor
How do you pronounce incisor?
Say in-SY-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈsaɪzɚ/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈsaɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in incisor?
Incisor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: in · SY · zer.
Is incisor 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 /ˌɪnˈsaɪzə/ (in-SY-zuh).