How to pronounce rediffusion
Say it like ree-dih-FYOO-zhun. Rediffusion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FYOO).
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- ree
- dih
- FYOO
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rediffusion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 rediffusion
American and British speakers say rediffusion in essentially the same way: /ridɪˈfjuʒən/ in the US and /ridɪˈfjuːʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-dih-FYOO-zhun.
What does rediffusion mean?
- The rebroadcasting of a program; more specifically, the distribution of radio or television transmissions from a single receiver
- The transmission of radio programs over a cable system
Where does rediffusion come from?
From re- + diffusion.
Words that rhyme with rediffusion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rediffusion.
Questions about saying rediffusion
How do you pronounce rediffusion?
Say ree-dih-FYOO-zhun. The American pronunciation is /ridɪˈfjuʒən/. In British English it is /ridɪˈfjuːʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rediffusion?
Rediffusion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FYOO). Broken into parts: ree · dih · FYOO · zhun.
Do Americans and Brits say rediffusion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ridɪˈfjuʒən/ and the British form is /ridɪˈfjuːʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.