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