How to Pronounce Fissures

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

FISS-ur-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “fissures”

"fissures" has 3 syllables: fiss-ur-es. It rhymes with fishers and kingfishers, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: fishers — easy to mix up when writing.

What does fissures mean?

noun

  1. A crack or opening, as in a rock.
  2. A groove, deep furrow, elongated cleft or tear; a sulcus.

verb

  1. To split, forming fissures.

Words that rhyme with fissures

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fisherskingfisherswishersphotofinishers

Related words

cleftscissurecrannycrevicecrackchapcrackingcracks

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fissures"?▾

"Fissures" has 3 syllables: fiss · ur · es.

What does "fissures" mean?▾

Fissures: A crack or opening, as in a rock.

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