How to pronounce scission
Say it like SIZH-un. Scission has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIZH).
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- SIZH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scission pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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 scission
American and British speakers say scission in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪʒən/ in the US and /ˈsɪʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIZH-un.
What does scission mean?
- The act of division, separation, cutting, cleaving, or severing; cleavage.
Where does scission come from?
Via Middle English and Old French, from Late Latin scissio, scissionem, from Latin scindere.
Words that rhyme with scission
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scission.
Questions about saying scission
How do you pronounce scission?
Say SIZH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪʒən/. In British English it is /ˈsɪʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scission?
Scission has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIZH). Broken into parts: SIZH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say scission the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪʒən/ and the British form is /ˈsɪʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.