How to pronounce concussions
Say it like kun-KUHSH-unz. Concussions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHSH).
- kun
- KUHSH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concussions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KUHSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of concussions
American and British speakers say concussions in essentially the same way: /kənˈkʌʃənz/ in the US and /kənˈkʌʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-KUHSH-unz.
What does concussions mean?
- plural of concussion How to pronounce concussion
Questions about saying concussions
How do you pronounce concussions?
Say kun-KUHSH-unz. The American pronunciation is /kənˈkʌʃənz/. In British English it is /kənˈkʌʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concussions?
Concussions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHSH). Broken into parts: kun · KUHSH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say concussions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈkʌʃənz/ and the British form is /kənˈkʌʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.