How to pronounce contusion
Say it like kun-TOO-zhun. Contusion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO).
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- kun
- TOO
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contusion 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.
- TOOSay 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 contusion
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: kun-TYOO-zhun.
What does contusion mean?
- Synonym of bruise.
- Synonym of bruising.
Where does contusion come from?
Borrowed from Middle French contusion, from Latin contūsiōnem, accusative singular of contūsiō, from contūsus, past participle of contundō (“to beat”), by surface analysis, com- + tundō.
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Words that rhyme with contusion
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Questions about saying contusion
How do you pronounce contusion?
Say kun-TOO-zhun. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtuʒən/. In British English it is /kənˈtjuːʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contusion?
Contusion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO). Broken into parts: kun · TOO · zhun.
Is contusion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /kənˈtjuːʒən/ (kun-TYOO-zhun).