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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable tis
  • 6 letters
Syllables
tis-sue: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: TIS-sue. Lighter (secondary) stress on sue.
Pronunciation
/ˈtɪsˌju/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as tis-sue.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide tissue into syllables?

tissue divides as tis-sue. tis-sue: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in tissue?

Tissue has 2 syllables (tis-sue).

Which syllable is stressed in tissue?

The stressed syllable in tissue is tis. The 1st syllable is stressed: TIS-sue. Lighter (secondary) stress on sue.

How do you pronounce tissue?

/ˈtɪsˌju/ in American English.