scissors

/ˈsɪzərz/

Syllables scis·sors

Stress SIS-sors

Phonics Breakdown

sci

/sɪ/

short i

ss

/z/

voiced cons.

or

/ər/

er schwa

s

/z/

plural z

Meaning

a tool with two blades used for cutting

Sound Reference

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sci=/sɪ/(sit) + ss=/z/(rose) + or=/ər/(doctor) + s=/z/(dogs)

Example

Please pass me the scissors.