How to pronounce scissile
Say it like SIS-il. Scissile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS).
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- SIS
- il
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scissile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of scissile
American and British speakers say scissile in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪsɪl/ in the US and /ˈsɪsɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIS-il.
What does scissile mean?
- Readily cut or split.
- Easily broken.
Where does scissile come from?
From Latin scissilis, from scindere, scissum (“to cut, to split”).
Questions about saying scissile
How do you pronounce scissile?
Say SIS-il. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪsɪl/. In British English it is /ˈsɪsɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scissile?
Scissile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIS). Broken into parts: SIS · il.
Do Americans and Brits say scissile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪsɪl/ and the British form is /ˈsɪsɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.