American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'scissors' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "scissors" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "scissors"

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Simple pronunciation
sih-zerz
IPA transcription
/ˈsɪ.zɚz/
Word frequency
10,359th

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What does "scissors" mean?

  1. a tool used for cutting paper, cloth, or other material, having two crossed blades with handles

Examples of "scissors" in a sentence

  • I used the scissors to cut the paper.
  • Please be careful with the sharp scissors.
  • The scissors have a comfortable grip handle.

How common is "scissors"?

Scissors is the 10,359th most common word in English.

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