How to Pronounce Fissile

To pronounce "fissile", say FISS-il-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

FISS-il-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “fissile”

"fissile" has 3 syllables: fiss-il-e. It rhymes with bristle and dismissal, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: fissel, fissell — easy to mix up when writing.

What does fissile mean?

adjective

  1. Able to be split
  2. Easily split along a grain

Words that rhyme with fissile

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bristledismissalgristlewhistlemissalmisselmissileistle

Related words

fissionablefissionnuclearfossilclustersubfissilesplittablefertile

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fissile"?▾

"Fissile" has 3 syllables: fiss · il · e.

What does "fissile" mean?▾

Fissile: Able to be split

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