How to Pronounce Abscissa

To pronounce "abscissa", say ABSC-iss-a — 3 syllables, IPA /æbˈsɪs.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/æbˈsɪs.ə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “abscissa”

"abscissa" has 3 syllables: absc-iss-a.

What does abscissa mean?

noun

  1. The first of the two terms by which a point is referred to, in a system of fixed rectilinear coordinate (Cartesian coordinate) axes.
  2. The horizontal line representing an axis of a Cartesian coordinate system, on which the abscissa (sense above) is shown.

Synonyms

absciss

Related words

abscissordinatesectantparametertermcoordinatespaceaxis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abscissa"?▾

"Abscissa" has 3 syllables: absc · iss · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "abscissa"?▾

The IPA transcription of "abscissa" is /æbˈsɪs.ə/.

What does "abscissa" mean?▾

Abscissa: The first of the two terms by which a point is referred to, in a system of fixed rectilinear coordinate (Cartesian coordinate) axes.

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