How to pronounce reissue
Say it like ree-ISH-oo. Reissue has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ISH).
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- ree
- ISH
- oo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reissue pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of reissue
American and British speakers say reissue in essentially the same way: /riˈɪʃu/ in the US and /riˈɪʃuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-ISH-oo.
What does reissue mean?
- Something that has issued, or been issued again.“Copies of the original comic are valued by collectors, but the reissues are worthless.”
- A second or subsequent printing of postage stamps from old plates.
- To issue again.
- To reprint a series of postage stamps from old plates.
- In patent law: to permit a patent with ministerial errors to be corrected and enforced for the remainder of the original term of the patent.
Where does reissue come from?
From re- + issue.
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Questions about saying reissue
How do you pronounce reissue?
Say ree-ISH-oo. The American pronunciation is /riˈɪʃu/. In British English it is /riˈɪʃuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reissue?
Reissue has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ISH). Broken into parts: ree · ISH · oo.
Do Americans and Brits say reissue the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈɪʃu/ and the British form is /riˈɪʃuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.