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How to pronounce issur

Say it like IS-er. Issur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IS).

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US American/ˈɪsər/IS-er
UK British/ˈɪsə/IS-uh
  • IS
  • er
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Issur pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. ISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  2. erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of issur

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: IS-uh.

What does issur mean?

noun
  1. A prohibition; something forbidden.

Questions about saying issur

How do you pronounce issur?

Say IS-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪsər/. In British English it is /ˈɪsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in issur?

Issur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IS). Broken into parts: IS · er.

Is issur pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɪsə/ (IS-uh).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).