How to pronounce immersion
Say it like im-UR-zhun. Immersion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (UR).
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- im
- UR
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Immersion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- URSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- zhunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of immersion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-MUR-shun.
What does immersion mean?
- The total submerging of a person in water as an act of baptism.
- Deep engagement in something.
- An immersion heater.
Where does immersion come from?
From late Middle English, borrowed from Late Latin immersiō, immersiōnem (“dipping”).
Words that rhyme with immersion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of immersion.
Questions about saying immersion
How do you pronounce immersion?
Say im-UR-zhun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈmɝʒən/. In British English it is /ɪˈmɜːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immersion?
Immersion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (UR). Broken into parts: im · UR · zhun.
Is immersion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪˈmɜːʃən/ (ih-MUR-shun).