How to pronounce collision
Say it like kuh-LIZH-un. Collision has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIZH).
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- kuh
- LIZH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collision pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep 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 collision
American and British speakers say collision in essentially the same way: /kəˈlɪʒən/ in the US and /kəˈlɪʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LIZH-un.
What does collision mean?
- (physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together“the collision of the particles resulted in an exchange of energy and a change of direction”
- an accident resulting from violent impact of a moving object“three passengers were killed in the collision”“the collision of the two ships resulted in a serious oil spill”
- a conflict of opposed ideas or attitudes or goals“a collision of interests”
Where does collision come from?
From Middle French collision, from Latin collīsiō (“clash, concussion, collision”) (whence -ion (noun suffix denoting action, result, process, state, condition)), from collīsus (“clashed together, conflicted, contended”), past participle of
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Words that rhyme with collision
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Questions about saying collision
How do you pronounce collision?
Say kuh-LIZH-un. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɪʒən/. In British English it is /kəˈlɪʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collision?
Collision has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIZH). Broken into parts: kuh · LIZH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say collision the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlɪʒən/ and the British form is /kəˈlɪʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.