How to pronounce tisane
Say it like tih-ZAN. Tisane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAN).
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- tih
- ZAN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tisane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of tisane
American and British speakers say tisane in essentially the same way: /tɪˈzæn/ in the US and /tɪˈzæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: tih-ZAN.
What does tisane mean?
- A medicinal drink, originally made from barley soaked in water.
- Any beverage of herbs steeped in hot water, similar to tea but not including true tea leaves; herbal tea.
Words that rhyme with tisane
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tisane.
Questions about saying tisane
How do you pronounce tisane?
Say tih-ZAN. The American pronunciation is /tɪˈzæn/. In British English it is /tɪˈzæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tisane?
Tisane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAN). Broken into parts: tih · ZAN.
Do Americans and Brits say tisane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɪˈzæn/ and the British form is /tɪˈzæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.