How to pronounce ablutions
Say it like uh-BLOO-shunz. Ablutions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLOO).
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- uh
- BLOO
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ablutions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ablutions
American and British speakers say ablutions in essentially the same way: /əˈbluʃənz/ in the US and /əˈbluːʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BLOO-shunz.
What does ablutions mean?
- plural of ablution How to pronounce ablution
- A building that houses bathing and toilet facilities on a military base.
- The location or building where the showers and basins are located.
Questions about saying ablutions
How do you pronounce ablutions?
Say uh-BLOO-shunz. The American pronunciation is /əˈbluʃənz/. In British English it is /əˈbluːʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ablutions?
Ablutions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLOO). Broken into parts: uh · BLOO · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say ablutions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbluʃənz/ and the British form is /əˈbluːʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.