How to pronounce profusion
Say it like proh-FYOO-zhun. Profusion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO).
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- proh
- FYOO
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Profusion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FYOOSay 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 profusion
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-FYOO-zhun.
What does profusion mean?
- abundance; the state of being profuse; a cornucopia“His hair, in great profusion, streamed down over his shoulders.”
- lavish or imprudent expenditure; prodigality or extravagance
Where does profusion come from?
From Middle French profusion, from Late Latin profusio.
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Words that rhyme with profusion
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Questions about saying profusion
How do you pronounce profusion?
Say proh-FYOO-zhun. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈfjuʒən/. In British English it is /prəʊˈfjuːʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in profusion?
Profusion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO). Broken into parts: proh · FYOO · zhun.
Is profusion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /prəʊˈfjuːʒən/ (proh-FYOO-zhun).