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scissors
Definition:
(nou) an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades (nou) a wrestling hold in which you wrap your legs around the opponents body or head and put your feet together and squeeze (nou) a gymnastic exercise performed on the pommel horse when the gymnast moves his legs as the blades of scissors move
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsɪzəz
Examples:
The bottom blade of the scissors is longer and goes easily under the bandages.
I slit paper with scissors.
In the 19th century, it was renowned for the production of scissors.
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Common mistakes of scissors pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many speakers place stress incorrectly on the first syllable, saying "SIS-sors" instead of "SCIS-sors" (ˈsɪz.ərz). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, "scis".
- Omitting the "z" sound: Some people pronounce "scissors" as "sissors," dropping the "z" sound. This can lead to confusion. Tip: Focus on the "z" sound in the middle, pronounced as /z/, to ensure clarity.
- Incorrect vowel sound: The vowel in the second syllable is often mispronounced. Some say "scissors" with a long "o" sound, like "siss-ors." Tip: Use the schwa sound /ər/ in the second syllable for accurate pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "s": It's common to say "siss-sors," adding an extra "s" sound. This can make the word sound awkward. Tip: Keep the "s" sound at the beginning and avoid repeating it in the second syllable.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "scissors" with "scissor," mistakenly using singular forms. Tip: Remember that "scissors" is always plural and should be pronounced as such, with the stress on "scis" (ˈsɪz.ərz).