How to pronounce moxibustion
Say it like mok-sih-BUHS-chun. Moxibustion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BUHS).
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- mok
- sih
- BUHS
- chun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moxibustion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- chunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of moxibustion
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mok-sih-BUHS-chun.
What does moxibustion mean?
- The burning of moxa against the skin to treat pain or illness.
Where does moxibustion come from?
Blend of moxa (“mugwort”) + combustion, literally “burning of mugwort”, with the connecting -i- usual in Latinate vocabulary.
Words that rhyme with moxibustion
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Questions about saying moxibustion
How do you pronounce moxibustion?
Say mok-sih-BUHS-chun. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑksɪˈbʌstʃən/. In British English it is /ˌmɒksɪˈbʌstʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moxibustion?
Moxibustion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BUHS). Broken into parts: mok · sih · BUHS · chun.
Is moxibustion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌmɒksɪˈbʌstʃən/ (mok-sih-BUHS-chun).