How to pronounce abocclusion
Say it like AB-oh-kloo-zhun. Abocclusion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB).
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- AB
- oh
- kloo
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abocclusion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- klooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zhunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of abocclusion
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AB-oh-kloo-zhun.
What does abocclusion mean?
- Condition in which the upper and lower teeth are not in contact.
Where does abocclusion come from?
From ab- (“not”) + occlusion (“teeth alignment”).
Questions about saying abocclusion
How do you pronounce abocclusion?
Say AB-oh-kloo-zhun. The American pronunciation is /ˈæboʊˌkluʒən/. In British English it is /ˈæbəʊˌkluːʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abocclusion?
Abocclusion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AB). Broken into parts: AB · oh · kloo · zhun.
Is abocclusion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈæbəʊˌkluːʒən/ (AB-oh-kloo-zhun).