How to Pronounce Tissue

To pronounce "tissue", say TISS-ue — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɪsjuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtɪsjuː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tissue”

"tissue" has 2 syllables: tiss-ue. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.

What does tissue mean?

noun

  1. Thin, woven, gauze-like fabric.
  2. A fine transparent silk material, used for veils, etc.; specifically, cloth interwoven with gold or silver threads, or embossed with figures.

verb

  1. To form tissue of; to interweave.

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Words that rhyme with tissue

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewissuesubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbue

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tissue"?▾

"Tissue" has 2 syllables: tiss · ue.

What is the IPA transcription of "tissue"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tissue" is /ˈtɪsjuː/.

What does "tissue" mean?▾

Tissue: Thin, woven, gauze-like fabric.

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