How to pronounce persufflation
Say it like pur-suh-FLAY-shun. Persufflation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FLAY).
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- pur
- suh
- FLAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Persufflation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- purGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of persufflation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pur-suh-FLAY-shun.
What does persufflation mean?
- The technique of gently streaming oxygenated air through the blood vessels of a chilled organ for the purpose of organ preservation.
Where does persufflation come from?
From Latin persufflāre (“to blow through or upon”).
Words that rhyme with persufflation
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Questions about saying persufflation
How do you pronounce persufflation?
Say pur-suh-FLAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɝsəˈfleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌpɜːsəˈfleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in persufflation?
Persufflation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FLAY). Broken into parts: pur · suh · FLAY · shun.
Is persufflation 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 /ˌpɜːsəˈfleɪʃən/ (pur-suh-FLAY-shun).