How to pronounce atishoo
Say it like uh-TISH-oo. Atishoo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TISH).
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- uh
- TISH
- oo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atishoo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of atishoo
American and British speakers say atishoo in essentially the same way: /əˈtɪʃu/ in the US and /əˈtɪʃuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-TISH-oo.
What does atishoo mean?
- Synonym of achoo.
- Synonym of achoo.
Where does atishoo come from?
Both onomatopoeic and a pronunciation spelling of a tissue.
Words that rhyme with atishoo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of atishoo.
Questions about saying atishoo
How do you pronounce atishoo?
Say uh-TISH-oo. The American pronunciation is /əˈtɪʃu/. In British English it is /əˈtɪʃuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atishoo?
Atishoo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TISH). Broken into parts: uh · TISH · oo.
Do Americans and Brits say atishoo the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈtɪʃu/ and the British form is /əˈtɪʃuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.