How to pronounce insufflation
Say it like in-suh-FLAY-shun. Insufflation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FLAY).
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- in
- suh
- FLAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Insufflation 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of insufflation
American and British speakers say insufflation in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnsəˈfleɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɪnsəˈfleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-suh-FLAY-shun.
What does insufflation mean?
- The action of breathing or blowing into or on.
- The result of breathing or blowing into or on.
- The ritual breathing onto the water used for baptism.
Where does insufflation come from?
From insufflate + -ion.
Words that rhyme with insufflation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of insufflation.
Questions about saying insufflation
How do you pronounce insufflation?
Say in-suh-FLAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnsəˈfleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪnsəˈfleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in insufflation?
Insufflation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FLAY). Broken into parts: in · suh · FLAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say insufflation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnsəˈfleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɪnsəˈfleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.