How to pronounce rescission
Say it like rih-SIZH-un. Rescission has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIZH).
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- rih
- SIZH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rescission pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. 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 rescission
American and British speakers say rescission in essentially the same way: /rɪˈsɪʒən/ in the US and /rɪˈsɪʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-SIZH-un.
What does rescission mean?
- An act of rescinding: removing, taking away, or taking back.
- The undoing of a contract; repeal.
Where does rescission come from?
1651, Late Latin rescissio, from Latin rescindō (“to cut back”), from re- (“back”) + scindō (“to cut”).
Words that rhyme with rescission
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rescission.
Questions about saying rescission
How do you pronounce rescission?
Say rih-SIZH-un. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈsɪʒən/. In British English it is /rɪˈsɪʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rescission?
Rescission has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIZH). Broken into parts: rih · SIZH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say rescission the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈsɪʒən/ and the British form is /rɪˈsɪʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.