How to Pronounce Scissor

To pronounce "scissor", say SCISS-or — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɪzə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsɪzə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “scissor”

"scissor" has 2 syllables: sciss-or. It rhymes with whizzer and kyzar, if that helps it stick.

What does scissor mean?

noun

  1. One blade on a pair of scissors.
  2. Scissors.

verb

  1. To cut using, or as if using, scissors.
  2. To excise or expunge something from a text.

    “The erroneous testimony was scissored from the record.”

Words that rhyme with scissor

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

whizzerkyzar

Related words

snipclipperprobe-scissorsbladerazorprunerswitchknife

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scissor"?▾

"Scissor" has 2 syllables: sciss · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "scissor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scissor" is /ˈsɪzə/.

What does "scissor" mean?▾

Scissor: One blade on a pair of scissors.

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