How to pronounce corrosion
Say it like kuh-ROH-zhun. Corrosion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH).
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- kuh
- ROH
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corrosion 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.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zhunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of corrosion
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kuh-ROH-zhun.
What does corrosion mean?
- The act of corroding or the condition so produced.
- A substance (such as rust) so formed.
- Erosion by chemical action, especially oxidation.
Where does corrosion come from?
From Middle English corrosioun, from Old French corrosion, or its source, Late Latin corrōsiōnem, accusative singular of corrōsiō (“gnawing away, corroding”), from Latin corrōdō (“gnaw away, corrode”).
Words that rhyme with corrosion
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Questions about saying corrosion
How do you pronounce corrosion?
Say kuh-ROH-zhun. The American pronunciation is /kəˈroʊʒən/. In British English it is /kəˈrəʊʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corrosion?
Corrosion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH). Broken into parts: kuh · ROH · zhun.
Is corrosion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kəˈrəʊʒən/ (kuh-ROH-zhun).