To pronounce "scissors-tailed", say SCISS-orst-ail-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
scissors-tailed
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SCISS-orst-ail-ed
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"scissors-tailed" has 4 syllables: sciss-orst-ail-ed.
"Scissors-tailed" has 4 syllables: sciss · orst · ail · ed.
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