How to Pronounce Scissors

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

scissors

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Accent

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈsɪzɝz/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/sˈɪsəz/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “scissors”

Break "scissors" into 2 beats and lean on "SCISS" — that's the stressed one.

What does scissors mean?

noun

One blade on a pair of scissors.
Scissors.

verb

To cut using, or as if using, scissors.
To excise or expunge something from a text.
“The erroneous testimony was scissored from the record.”

noun

(usually construed as plural) A tool used for cutting thin material, consisting of two crossing blades attached at a pivot point in such a way that the blades slide across each other when the handles are closed.
“Scissors are used to cut the flowers.”
An attacking move conducted by two players; the player without the ball runs from one side of the ball carrier, behind the ball carrier, and receives a pass from the ball carrier on the other side.
“They executed a perfect scissors.”

Synonyms

switch pair of scissors shears

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "scissors"?▾

"Scissors" has 2 syllables: sciss · ors.

What is the IPA transcription of "scissors"?▾

The IPA transcription of "scissors" is /ˈsɪzɝz/.

What does "scissors" mean?▾

Scissors: One blade on a pair of scissors.

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