How to Pronounce Dehiscence

To pronounce "dehiscence", say DEH-isc-enc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪˈhɪsəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/dɪˈhɪsəns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dehiscence”

"dehiscence" has 4 syllables: deh-isc-enc-e.

What does dehiscence mean?

noun

  1. Opening of an organ by its own means (such as an anther or a seed pod) to release its contents.
  2. A rupture, as with a surgical wound opening up, often with a flow of serous fluid.

Related words

septicidalcircumscissileloculicidalanthesisstomiumhemerochorymicropileporicide

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dehiscence"?▾

"Dehiscence" has 4 syllables: deh · isc · enc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "dehiscence"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dehiscence" is /dɪˈhɪsəns/.

What does "dehiscence" mean?▾

Dehiscence: Opening of an organ by its own means (such as an anther or a seed pod) to release its contents.

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