How to pronounce tissue
Say it like TIS-yoo. Tissue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIS).
- TIS
- yoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tissue pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of tissue
American and British speakers say tissue in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪˌsju/ in the US and /ˈtɪsjuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIS-yoo.
What does tissue mean?
- part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function
- a soft thin (usually translucent) paper
- create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton“tissue textiles”
Where does tissue come from?
From Middle English tissu, from Old French tissu (“woven”), past participle of tistre (“to weave”), from Latin texō (“to weave”).
Questions about saying tissue
How do you pronounce tissue?
Say TIS-yoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪˌsju/. In British English it is /ˈtɪsjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tissue?
Tissue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIS). Broken into parts: TIS · yoo.
Do Americans and Brits say tissue the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪˌsju/ and the British form is /ˈtɪsjuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.