How Many Syllables In Tissue?
2syllables
Tissue has 2 syllables, tiss-ue. It is a disyllabic word.
tissue
/ˈtɪʃ.uː/ UK /ˈtɪʃ.uː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tiss.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/tɪʃ.uː/
Division By Letters
tiss-ue
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tissue
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | t | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | uː | – | V | open |
Why Tissue Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in tissue?
Tissue has 2 syllables, tiss-ue. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtɪʃ.uː/.
Which syllable is stressed in tissue?
The first syllable, tiss, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of tissue?
Tissue has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide tissue into syllables?
By sound, tɪʃ.uː. By letters, as a spelling guide, tiss-ue.