How to Pronounce Fission

To pronounce "fission", say FISS-ion — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈfɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fission”

"fission" has 2 syllables: fiss-ion. It rhymes with disposition and cognition, if that helps it stick.

What does fission mean?

noun

  1. The process whereby one item splits to become two.
  2. Short for nuclear fission: The process of splitting the nucleus of an atom into smaller particles.

verb

  1. To cause to undergo fission.
  2. To undergo fission.

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Words that rhyme with fission

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dispositioncognitionambitioneruditionadmonitionvolitioncompositionrecognitionjuxtapositionapparitionpositionacquisition

Related words

fissionablefissilefusionriftcleavagescissionsplittingdivide

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fission"?▾

"Fission" has 2 syllables: fiss · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "fission"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fission" is /ˈfɪʃən/.

What does "fission" mean?▾

Fission: The process whereby one item splits to become two.

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