How to pronounce effuse
Say it like ih-FYOOS. Effuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOOS).
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- ih
- FYOOS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Effuse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FYOOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of effuse
American and British speakers say effuse in essentially the same way: /ɪˈfjus/ in the US and /ɪˈfjuːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-FYOOS.
What does effuse mean?
- Poured out freely; profuse.
- Disposed to pour out freely; prodigal.
- Spreading loosely, especially on one side.“an effuse inflorescence”
- To emit; to give off.
- To gush; to be excitedly talkative and enthusiastic about something.
- To pour out like a stream or freely; to cause to exude; to shed.
Where does effuse come from?
Borrowed from Middle French effuser, from Latin effusus, past participle of effundere (“to pour out”).
Words that rhyme with effuse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of effuse.
Questions about saying effuse
How do you pronounce effuse?
Say ih-FYOOS. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈfjus/. In British English it is /ɪˈfjuːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in effuse?
Effuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOOS). Broken into parts: ih · FYOOS.
Do Americans and Brits say effuse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈfjus/ and the British form is /ɪˈfjuːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.