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How to pronounce issue
Say it like this: /ˈɪʃ(j)u/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does issue mean?
nounThe action or an instance of flowing or coming out, an outflow
The outflow of a bodily fluid, particularly (now rare) in abnormal amounts.
“The technique minimizes the issue of blood from the incision.”
The bodily fluid drained through a natural or artificial issue.
“For she doted upon their paramours, whose flesh is as the flesh of asses, and whose issue is like the issue of horses.”
verbTo flow out, to proceed from, to come out or from.
“The water issued forth from the spring.”
To rush out, to sally forth.
“The men issued from the town and attacked the besiegers.”
To extend into, to open onto.
“The road issues into the highway.”
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