To pronounce "issei", say ISS-ei — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"issei" has 2 syllables: iss-ei. It rhymes with sissy and prissy, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: iscsi — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Issei" has 2 syllables: iss · ei.
Issei: A member of the first generation of Japanese immigrants to North America, South America or Australia.
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