How to pronounce issuing
Say it like ISH-oo-ing. Issuing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ISH).
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- ISH
- oo
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Issuing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of issuing
American and British speakers say issuing in essentially the same way: /ˈɪʃuɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɪʃuːɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ISH-oo-ing.
What does issuing mean?
- the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)“a new issue of stamps”“the last issue of penicillin was over a month ago”
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Questions about saying issuing
How do you pronounce issuing?
Say ISH-oo-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪʃuɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɪʃuːɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in issuing?
Issuing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ISH). Broken into parts: ISH · oo · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say issuing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪʃuɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɪʃuːɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.