How to pronounce convulsion
Say it like kun-VUHL-shun. Convulsion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUHL).
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- kun
- VUHL
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Convulsion 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.
- VUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of convulsion
American and British speakers say convulsion in essentially the same way: /kənˈvʌlʃən/ in the US and /kənˈvʌlʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-VUHL-shun.
What does convulsion mean?
- An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.
- An uncontrolled fit, as of laughter; a paroxysm.
- Violent turmoil.“Earthquakes and convulsions of nature shake Earth on a regular basis.”
Where does convulsion come from?
From Latin convulsiō, from convellō.
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Words that rhyme with convulsion
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Questions about saying convulsion
How do you pronounce convulsion?
Say kun-VUHL-shun. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvʌlʃən/. In British English it is /kənˈvʌlʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convulsion?
Convulsion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUHL). Broken into parts: kun · VUHL · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say convulsion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈvʌlʃən/ and the British form is /kənˈvʌlʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.