How to pronounce preclusion
Say it like prih-KLOO-zhun. Preclusion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO).
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- prih
- KLOO
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preclusion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 preclusion
American and British speakers say preclusion in essentially the same way: /prɪˈkluʒən/ in the US and /prɪˈkluːʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-KLOO-zhun.
What does preclusion mean?
- The act of precluding.
- The condition of being precluded.
Where does preclusion come from?
Borrowed from Latin praeclusio, praeclusionis, from Latin praecludo.
Words that rhyme with preclusion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of preclusion.
Questions about saying preclusion
How do you pronounce preclusion?
Say prih-KLOO-zhun. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈkluʒən/. In British English it is /prɪˈkluːʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preclusion?
Preclusion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO). Broken into parts: prih · KLOO · zhun.
Do Americans and Brits say preclusion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈkluʒən/ and the British form is /prɪˈkluːʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.