How to pronounce infusion
Say it like in-FYOO-zhun. Infusion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce infusion. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- in
- FYOO
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infusion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. 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 infusion
American and British speakers say infusion in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈfjuʒən/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈfjuːʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-FYOO-zhun.
What does infusion mean?
- A product consisting of a liquid which has had other ingredients steeped in it to extract useful qualities.“An extract of rooibos and chamomile makes a refreshing infusion.”
- The act of steeping or soaking a substance in liquid so as to extract medicinal or herbal qualities.
- The act of installing a quality into a person.
Where does infusion come from?
From Middle English infusioun, from Old French infusion, from Latin infusio, infusionem (“a pouring into, a wetting, a dyeing, a flow”), from infundo.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with infusion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of infusion.
Questions about saying infusion
How do you pronounce infusion?
Say in-FYOO-zhun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈfjuʒən/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈfjuːʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infusion?
Infusion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO). Broken into parts: in · FYOO · zhun.
Do Americans and Brits say infusion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈfjuʒən/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈfjuːʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.