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.

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2

Syllables

8

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

  1. 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.
  2. A type of defensive maneuver in dogfighting, involving repeatedly turning one's aircraft towards that of the attacker in order to force them to overshoot.

verb

  1. Rare form of scissor (“to cut using, or as if using, scissors”).
  2. third-person singular simple present indicative of scissor

interjection

  1. Cry of anguish or frustration.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you 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.

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: 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.

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