How to pronounce malocclusion
Say it like mal-uh-KLOO-zhun. Malocclusion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLOO).
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- mal
- uh
- KLOO
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malocclusion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- malGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KLOOSay 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 malocclusion
American and British speakers say malocclusion in essentially the same way: /ˌmæləˈkluʒən/ in the US and /ˌmæləˈkluːʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: mal-uh-KLOO-zhun.
What does malocclusion mean?
- A misalignment of the upper and lower sets of teeth.
Where does malocclusion come from?
First attested in 1888.
Words that rhyme with malocclusion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of malocclusion.
Questions about saying malocclusion
How do you pronounce malocclusion?
Say mal-uh-KLOO-zhun. The American pronunciation is /ˌmæləˈkluʒən/. In British English it is /ˌmæləˈkluːʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malocclusion?
Malocclusion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLOO). Broken into parts: mal · uh · KLOO · zhun.
Do Americans and Brits say malocclusion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmæləˈkluʒən/ and the British form is /ˌmæləˈkluːʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.