How to Pronounce "tissue"
word
/ˈtɪsˌju/
TI-shoo
/tˈɪʃuː/
TI-shoo
Definition
A tissue is a soft piece of thin paper used for wiping your nose, face, or hands. In biology, it also means a group of similar cells in a living thing that work together.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈtɪsˌju/
British English
/tˈɪʃuː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TI-shoo
UK
TI-shoo
Listen in Context
Can I have a tissue?
She used a tissue to wipe her nose.
This diagram shows muscle tissue.
There’s a box of tissues on the table if you need one.