How to pronounce protrusion
Say it like pruh-TROO-zhun. Protrusion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROO).
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- pruh
- TROO
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protrusion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TROOSay 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 protrusion
American and British speakers say protrusion in essentially the same way: /prəˈtruʒən/ in the US and /prəˈtruːʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-TROO-zhun.
What does protrusion mean?
- The act of protruding.
- The state of being protruded.“A reduction in growth was accompanied by protrusion of the calyx.”
- Anything that protrudes.
Where does protrusion come from?
From French protrusion.
Words that rhyme with protrusion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of protrusion.
Questions about saying protrusion
How do you pronounce protrusion?
Say pruh-TROO-zhun. The American pronunciation is /prəˈtruʒən/. In British English it is /prəˈtruːʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protrusion?
Protrusion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROO). Broken into parts: pruh · TROO · zhun.
Do Americans and Brits say protrusion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈtruʒən/ and the British form is /prəˈtruːʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.