How to pronounce convulsions
Say it like kun-VUHL-shunz. Convulsions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUHL).
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- kun
- VUHL
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Convulsions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of convulsions
American and British speakers say convulsions in essentially the same way: /kənˈvʌlʃənz/ in the US and /kənˈvʌlʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-VUHL-shunz.
What does convulsions mean?
- plural of convulsion How to pronounce convulsion
Questions about saying convulsions
How do you pronounce convulsions?
Say kun-VUHL-shunz. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvʌlʃənz/. In British English it is /kənˈvʌlʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convulsions?
Convulsions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUHL). Broken into parts: kun · VUHL · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say convulsions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈvʌlʃənz/ and the British form is /kənˈvʌlʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.