How to pronounce perfusion
Say it like per-FYOO-zun. Perfusion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO).
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- per
- FYOO
- zun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perfusion 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 "er" in butter.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of perfusion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-FYOO-zun.
What does perfusion mean?
- The act of perfusing, the passage of fluid through the circulatory system.
- The introduction of a drug or nutrients through the bloodstream in order to reach an internal organ or tissues.
Where does perfusion come from?
From Middle French perfusion, from Latin perfūsiō (“the act of pouring over”).
Questions about saying perfusion
How do you pronounce perfusion?
Say per-FYOO-zun. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈfjuzən/. In British English it is /pəˈfjuːzən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perfusion?
Perfusion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO). Broken into parts: per · FYOO · zun.
Is perfusion 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 /pəˈfjuːzən/ (puh-FYOO-zun).