How to pronounce isu
Say it like IS-oo. Isu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IS).
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- IS
- oo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Isu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of isu
American and British speakers say isu in essentially the same way: /ˈɪˌsu/ in the US and /ˈɪˌsuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: IS-oo.
What does isu mean?
- An individual seat in the loft-like balcony of a sumo arena.
Questions about saying isu
How do you pronounce isu?
Say IS-oo. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪˌsu/. In British English it is /ˈɪˌsuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in isu?
Isu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IS). Broken into parts: IS · oo.
Do Americans and Brits say isu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪˌsu/ and the British form is /ˈɪˌsuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.