How to pronounce perfuse
Say it like per-FYOOZ. Perfuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOOZ).
- per
- FYOOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perfuse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FYOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of perfuse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-FYOOZ.
What does perfuse mean?
- To permeate or suffuse something, especially with a liquid or with light.
- To force a fluid to flow over or through something, especially through an organ of the body.
Where does perfuse come from?
From 1520s, from Latin perfusus, past participle of perfundo (“to pour over, besprinkle”) from per- + fundo (“to pour”) (from nasalised form of PIE root *gheu- ("to pour")); compare diffuse, suffuse.
Words that rhyme with perfuse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of perfuse.
Questions about saying perfuse
How do you pronounce perfuse?
Say per-FYOOZ. The American pronunciation is /pərˈfjuz/. In British English it is /pəˈfjuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perfuse?
Perfuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOOZ). Broken into parts: per · FYOOZ.
Is perfuse pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pəˈfjuːz/ (puh-FYOOZ).