How to pronounce intrusions
Say it like in-TROO-zhunz. Intrusions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROO).
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- in
- TROO
- zhunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intrusions 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.
- TROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zhunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intrusions
American and British speakers say intrusions in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈtruʒənz/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈtruːʒənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-TROO-zhunz.
What does intrusions mean?
- plural of intrusion How to pronounce intrusion
Questions about saying intrusions
How do you pronounce intrusions?
Say in-TROO-zhunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtruʒənz/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈtruːʒənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intrusions?
Intrusions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROO). Broken into parts: in · TROO · zhunz.
Do Americans and Brits say intrusions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈtruʒənz/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈtruːʒənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.