How to pronounce issuance
Say it like ISH-oo-uns. Issuance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ISH).
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- ISH
- oo
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Issuance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ISHSay 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.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of issuance
American and British speakers say issuance in essentially the same way: /ˈɪʃuəns/ in the US and /ˈɪʃuːəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: ISH-oo-uns.
What does issuance mean?
- The act of issuing, or giving out.“the issuance of an order”
- Something issued.
Where does issuance come from?
From issue + -ance.
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Questions about saying issuance
How do you pronounce issuance?
Say ISH-oo-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪʃuəns/. In British English it is /ˈɪʃuːəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in issuance?
Issuance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ISH). Broken into parts: ISH · oo · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say issuance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪʃuəns/ and the British form is /ˈɪʃuːəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.