How to pronounce intussusception
Say it like in-tuh-suh-SEP-shun. Intussusception has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SEP).
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- in
- tuh
- suh
- SEP
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intussusception pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intussusception
American and British speakers say intussusception in essentially the same way: /ɪntəsəˈsɛpʃən/ in the US and /ɪntəsəˈsɛpʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-tuh-suh-SEP-shun.
What does intussusception mean?
- The invagination of one portion of a tubular anatomical structure (especially intestines or blood vessels) within the next.
- Absorption.
Where does intussusception come from?
Borrowed from French intussusception, or directly from Latin intussusceptiō, from intus (“within”) + susceptiō (“susception”).
Words that rhyme with intussusception
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of intussusception.
- exception
- reception
- perception
- conception
- deception
- inception
- interception
- contraception
- misconception
- preconception
Questions about saying intussusception
How do you pronounce intussusception?
Say in-tuh-suh-SEP-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɪntəsəˈsɛpʃən/. In British English it is /ɪntəsəˈsɛpʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intussusception?
Intussusception has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SEP). Broken into parts: in · tuh · suh · SEP · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say intussusception the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪntəsəˈsɛpʃən/ and the British form is /ɪntəsəˈsɛpʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.