How to pronounce preocclusion
Say it like pree-uh-KLOO-zhun. Preocclusion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLOO).
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- pree
- uh
- KLOO
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preocclusion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 preocclusion
American and British speakers say preocclusion in essentially the same way: /ˌpriəˈkluʒən/ in the US and /ˌpriːəˈkluːʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-uh-KLOO-zhun.
What does preocclusion mean?
- Prior to occlusion.
- The (phonological process, seen for example in Manx, of) insertion of a short stop before a sonorant, such as a [d] before an [n] or [l] (resulting in the preoccluded consonants [ᵈn] and [ᵈl]).
Where does preocclusion come from?
From pre- + occlusion.
Words that rhyme with preocclusion
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Questions about saying preocclusion
How do you pronounce preocclusion?
Say pree-uh-KLOO-zhun. The American pronunciation is /ˌpriəˈkluʒən/. In British English it is /ˌpriːəˈkluːʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preocclusion?
Preocclusion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLOO). Broken into parts: pree · uh · KLOO · zhun.
Do Americans and Brits say preocclusion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpriəˈkluʒən/ and the British form is /ˌpriːəˈkluːʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.