☰
Blog

How to pronounce scissors in English

How do you say scissors in English? Pronunciation of scissors in English, a free online English pronunciation dictionary.

Hear Listen to the pronunciation of 'Scissors' and record your own voice on HowToSay.co.in.

Table of Contents

How do you say scissors in English

Share
Scissors

Scissors Pronunciation

Pronounce Scissors as S K IY S S OW R S.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
4 /5 1 voted !

Other Language Pronunciation of Scissors

Voice pronunciations for scissors

Loading available pronunciation voice

    Scissors phonetic transcription:

    When you start learning English, it's important to become familiar with the typical sounds of the language. The best way to do this is by studying phonetics. Below is the UK transcription for the word 'scissors'. Get the right phonetic representation for any word using our free Phonetic Transcription Tool.

    • Traditional IPA representation of scissors: /skɪssoʊrs/
    • Modern IPA representation of scissors: /scɪssɒrs/

    Tips to improve your English pronunciation:

    Perfecting pronunciation, especially for specific words like "scissors," can be achieved with focused practice. Here are four tips to help you improve your pronunciation of "scissors":

    • Listen and Repeat: Listen carefully to native speakers pronouncing the word "scissors" in various contexts, such as conversations, videos, or audio recordings. Pay attention to the sounds and stress patterns. Then, practice repeating the word aloud, mimicking the native pronunciation as closely as possible.
    • Break it Down: Break the word "scissors" into its individual sounds or phonemes: /skɪssoʊrs/. Practice pronouncing each sound separately and then blend them together smoothly.
    • Use Phonetic Symbols: Familiarize yourself with phonetic symbols, such as those from the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). For "scissors," the phonetic transcription is /skɪssoʊrs/. Understanding phonetic symbols can help you accurately represent and reproduce the sounds of English words.
    • Practice Regularly: Try recording yourself saying 'scissors' within complete sentences, then watch and listen to the playback. You'll quickly notice any mistakes you make.
    • Look up tutorials on Youtube on how to pronounce 'scissors'..

    Enter word or name to pronounce

    Scissors

    Share this page with #PronunciationOf Scissors hashtag and Challenge your friends for how to pronounce scissors.

    Check your pronunciation

    Practice your pronunciation Using our Pronunciation Tools.

    Your Pronouncation

    Start

    Press the Start Recognition button and allow access.

    Your Speech Accuracy is __

    Scissors in sign language

    Commonly confused words

    Recent posts

    Pronouncing Difficult Words: Tips and Tricks

    Jan 15, 2023

    Proper pronunciation is important for effective communication and making a positive impression. When you pronounce words correctly, you are more likely to be understood by native speakers and can avoid confusion or misunderstandings.

    Continue reading

    List of meaning for scissors

    scissors, pair of scissors(noun)

    an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades

    scissors, scissors hold, scissor hold, scissor grip, scissors grip(noun)

    a wrestling hold in which you wrap your legs around the opponents body or head and put your feet together and squeeze

    scissors(noun)

    a gymnastic exercise performed on the pommel horse when the gymnast moves his legs as the blades of scissors move

    List of synonyms for scissors

    List of antonyms for scissors

    Antonyms not found, are you like to contribute Antonyms of this word please share it.

    Translation found for scissors

    scissors in sentence

    1. Outlets should be covered if you have small children because they like to stick scissors into uncovered electrical outlets which could electrocute them.

    2. I had no scissors to open the bag with so I had to tear it open instead, which made a mess when I spilled all the chips.

    3. The paper snowflake I was making for Christmas was a little rough around the edges, so I used a pair of scissors to trim the outline and make it smoother.

    4. Seamstresses always need a needle, thread, and scissors on hand to alter an outfit.

    5. A teenager may permanently shorten her jeans for the summer by taking a pair of scissors and cutting them off above the knee.

    Fancy Text Styles for the Name scissors

    Add a touch of flair to your profile name, statuses, and messages across popular social platforms like Instagram, WhatsApp, Twitter, and Facebook with these stylish text styles. Elevate your online presence with these unique and eye-catching variations, giving your posts and profile a personalized touch.

    Words related to scissors

    Quotes and sayings containing the term scissors

    I have some scissors . . . Lets Run

    – Tom

    For me the major application, the best application, would be going smaller and levitating things inside your body and this could be drug capsules, this could be kidney stones, this could be clots or micro surgical instruments, a tiny scalpel, tiny scissors that you could control from the outside without any incision.

    – Asier Marzo

    I started feeling pain in my stomach and abdomen and they could never find a reason, later I went to another hopsital. The doctor said that my body had an inflammation. Later they told me to have an X-ray. When the X-ray machine started up it became beeping and a doctor said to me: ‘You have scissors in your pocket.’.

    – Hanim Ozgul

    I can't ever remember having someone come in with such a serious heart wound and still surviving, The scissors had wedged in the wall of the heart, and we needed to operate immediately. The boy's heart was already showing signs of failing.

    – Viktor Kovalchuk

    I believe more in the scissors than I do in the pencil.

    – Truman Capote

    It looked like if I were to take the kitchen scissors and just pull it out and bluntly over and over cut, because you know it was just very choppy like Jim Carrey on Dumb and Dumber but rounder and a little bit shorter. Thats exactly what it looked like.

    – Amy Martin

    If the scissors are not used daily on the beard, it will not be long before the beard is, by its luxuriant growth, pretending to be the head.

    – Hakim Jami

    I realized straightaway that it was a serious injury. you could see the scissors vibrating to the beating of his heart.

    – Liubov Mikhalchik

    Can you give more exactness and precision pronunciation for scissors in your voice?      

    Upload your voice file here to contribute it with the entire community.

    Record Pronunciation

    About Us

    Ravisankar Mayakrishnan (Author of HowToSay.co.in)

    Ravisankar Mayakrishnan

    Welcome to howtosay.co.in! I'm Ravisankar Mayakrishnan, the author behind the scenes, working tirelessly to bring you a platform that celebrates language and communication. Our platform is designed to assist you in discovering the right words and pronunciations effortlessly. Whether you're learning a new language, improving your communication skills, or exploring the world of linguistics, our tools provide you with accurate translations, clear pronunciations, and useful language resources. Join us on a journey of linguistic exploration and empowerment, where every word is just a click away. Discover more about me and the journey of HowToSay.co.in at About us section.