How to pronounce diffusion
Say it like dih-FYOO-zhun. Diffusion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO).
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- dih
- FYOO
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diffusion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FYOOSay 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 diffusion
American and British speakers say diffusion in essentially the same way: /dɪˈfjuʒən/ in the US and /dɪˈfjuːʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FYOO-zhun.
What does diffusion mean?
- The act of diffusing or dispersing something, or the property of being diffused or dispersed; dispersion.
- The scattering of light by reflection from a rough surface, or by passage through a translucent medium.
- The intermingling of the molecules of a fluid due to random thermal agitation.“gaseous diffusion”
Where does diffusion come from?
Borrowed from Latin diffūsiō, from diffundō; can be decomposed as diffuse + -ion.
Words that rhyme with diffusion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of diffusion.
Questions about saying diffusion
How do you pronounce diffusion?
Say dih-FYOO-zhun. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfjuʒən/. In British English it is /dɪˈfjuːʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diffusion?
Diffusion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO). Broken into parts: dih · FYOO · zhun.
Do Americans and Brits say diffusion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈfjuʒən/ and the British form is /dɪˈfjuːʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.