How many syllables in "abscissa"?

"abscissa" has 3 syllabes (ab - scis - sa).

How to divide "abscissa"?

"abscissa" divides into 3 parts: ab · scis · sa.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (ab... scis... sa) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"abscissa": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:ab·scis·sa

Accent principal

ab-SCIS-sa(ab · scis · sa)○ ● ○

Stress in "abscissa" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄æbˈsɪs.ə⁄

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IPAæbˈsɪs.ə

Syllabesab·scis·sa

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How many syllables in "abscissa"?: "abscissa" has 3 syllabes (ab - scis - sa).
How to divide "abscissa"?: "abscissa" divides into 3 parts: ab · scis · sa.
Where is the stress in "abscissa"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "abscissa"?: Say each syllable slowly (ab... scis... sa) and listen on SayItVid.