How to pronounce benocclusion
Say it like ben-uh-KLOO-zhun. Benocclusion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLOO).
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- ben
- uh
- KLOO
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Benocclusion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- benKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KLOOSay this part loudest and longest. 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 benocclusion
American and British speakers say benocclusion in essentially the same way: /bɛnəˈkluʒən/ in the US and /bɛnəˈkluːʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ben-uh-KLOO-zhun.
What does benocclusion mean?
- Normal occlusion (alignment) of the teeth when the jaws are closed.
Where does benocclusion come from?
Probably coined by Simeon Hayden Guilford ante 1905: Latin ben(e) (“well, properly”) + occlusion (“alignment of the teeth in closed jaws”), after malocclusion (“misalignment of the upper and lower sets of teeth”).
Words that rhyme with benocclusion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of benocclusion.
Questions about saying benocclusion
How do you pronounce benocclusion?
Say ben-uh-KLOO-zhun. The American pronunciation is /bɛnəˈkluʒən/. In British English it is /bɛnəˈkluːʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in benocclusion?
Benocclusion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLOO). Broken into parts: ben · uh · KLOO · zhun.
Do Americans and Brits say benocclusion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɛnəˈkluʒən/ and the British form is /bɛnəˈkluːʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.