How to pronounce adhesion
Say it like ad-HEE-zhun. Adhesion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEE).
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- ad
- HEE
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adhesion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- adKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zhunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of adhesion
American and British speakers say adhesion in essentially the same way: /ædˈhiʒən/ in the US and /ˌædˈhiːʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ad-HEE-zhun.
What does adhesion mean?
- The ability of a substance to stick to an unlike substance.
- Persistent attachment or loyalty.
- An agreement to adhere.
Where does adhesion come from?
From French adhésion, from Latin stem of adhaesio, from past participle of adhaerare.
Words that rhyme with adhesion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of adhesion.
Questions about saying adhesion
How do you pronounce adhesion?
Say ad-HEE-zhun. The American pronunciation is /ædˈhiʒən/. In British English it is /ˌædˈhiːʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adhesion?
Adhesion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEE). Broken into parts: ad · HEE · zhun.
Do Americans and Brits say adhesion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ædˈhiʒən/ and the British form is /ˌædˈhiːʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.