How to pronounce perfusionist
Say it like per-FYOO-zhuh-nist. Perfusionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO).
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- per
- FYOO
- zhuh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perfusionist 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.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of perfusionist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-FYOO-zhuh-nist.
What does perfusionist mean?
- A trained clinician who operates the heart-lung machine during cardiac and other surgeries.
Where does perfusionist come from?
From perfusion + -ist.
Questions about saying perfusionist
How do you pronounce perfusionist?
Say per-FYOO-zhuh-nist. The American pronunciation is /pərˈfjuʒənɪst/. In British English it is /pəˈfjuːʒənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perfusionist?
Perfusionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO). Broken into parts: per · FYOO · zhuh · nist.
Is perfusionist 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 /pəˈfjuːʒənɪst/ (puh-FYOO-zhuh-nist).