How Do You Spell SISSORS?

Pronunciation: [sˈɪsəz] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "scissors" is often mistakenly spelled as "sissors". The correct spelling of this word is without the letter "i". The word is pronounced as /ˈsɪzərz/ (siz-ers) in IPA phonetic transcription. It is a noun that refers to a tool consisting of two metal blades that are used for cutting things such as paper, fabric or hair. Always remember, there is no "i" in "scissors"!

Common Misspellings for SISSORS

• aissors
• zissors
• xissors
• dissors
• eissors
• wissors
• sussors
• sjssors
• skssors
• sossors
• s9ssors
• s8ssors
• siasors
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• sixsors
• sidsors
• siesors
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• sisaors
• siszors

Etymology of SISSORS

The word scissors can be traced back to the Middle English word sisoures, which was derived from the Old French word cisours. This Old French term can be further traced back to the Latin word cisoria, meaning shears or cutting instrument. The Latin word is believed to have originated from the term caedere, meaning to cut. Over time, sisoures gradually evolved into the modern English word scissors.