How to pronounce allision
Say it like uh-LIZH-un. Allision has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIZH).
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- uh
- LIZH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allision 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.
- LIZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of allision
American and British speakers say allision in essentially the same way: /əˈlɪʒən/ in the US and /əˈlɪʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LIZH-un.
What does allision mean?
- The striking of a vessel against a fixed object; the act of alliding or an instance thereof.
- The act of dashing against or striking upon.
Where does allision come from?
From Latin allisiō (“striking or dashing against”) (whence -ion (“noun suffix denoting action, result, process, state, condition”)), from allīsus (“dashed or crushed against”), past participle of allīdō (“to dash or crush against”) (whence
Words that rhyme with allision
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of allision.
Questions about saying allision
How do you pronounce allision?
Say uh-LIZH-un. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɪʒən/. In British English it is /əˈlɪʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allision?
Allision has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIZH). Broken into parts: uh · LIZH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say allision the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlɪʒən/ and the British form is /əˈlɪʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.