How to pronounce issued
Say it like ISH-ood. Issued has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ISH).
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- ISH
- ood
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Issued 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.
- oodKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of issued
American and British speakers say issued in essentially the same way: /ˈɪʃud/ in the US and /ˈɪʃuːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ISH-ood.
What does issued mean?
- simple past and past participle of issue. How to pronounce issue
Questions about saying issued
How do you pronounce issued?
Say ISH-ood. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪʃud/. In British English it is /ˈɪʃuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in issued?
Issued has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ISH). Broken into parts: ISH · ood.
Do Americans and Brits say issued the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪʃud/ and the British form is /ˈɪʃuːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.