How to pronounce scissure
Say it like SISH-er. Scissure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SISH).
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- SISH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scissure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scissure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SISH-uh.
What does scissure mean?
- A longitudinal opening made by cutting; a cleft; a fissure.
Where does scissure come from?
From Late Latin scissura (“fissure”), from Latin scissurus (“about to split”), from scindo (“to split”).
Questions about saying scissure
How do you pronounce scissure?
Say SISH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪʃər/. In British English it is /ˈsɪʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scissure?
Scissure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SISH). Broken into parts: SISH · er.
Is scissure 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 /ˈsɪʃə/ (SISH-uh).