How to pronounce occlusion
Say it like uh-KLOO-zhun. Occlusion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO).
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- uh
- KLOO
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Occlusion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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 occlusion
American and British speakers say occlusion in essentially the same way: /əˈkluʒən/ in the US and /əˈkluːʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KLOO-zhun.
What does occlusion mean?
- The process of occluding, or something that occludes.
- Anything that obstructs or closes a vessel or canal.
- The alignment of the teeth when upper and lower jaws are brought together.
Where does occlusion come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin occlūsiō, occlūsiōnis (“occluding, obstruction”), from the Classical Latin occlūdō (“to shut up or close up; to restrain”), from ob + claudō (“to shut or close”).
Words that rhyme with occlusion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of occlusion.
Questions about saying occlusion
How do you pronounce occlusion?
Say uh-KLOO-zhun. The American pronunciation is /əˈkluʒən/. In British English it is /əˈkluːʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in occlusion?
Occlusion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO). Broken into parts: uh · KLOO · zhun.
Do Americans and Brits say occlusion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkluʒən/ and the British form is /əˈkluːʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.