How to pronounce reperfusion
Say it like rep-er-FYOO-zhun. Reperfusion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FYOO).
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- rep
- er
- FYOO
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reperfusion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- repGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- 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 reperfusion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rep-uh-FYOO-zhun.
What does reperfusion mean?
- The restoration of blood flow to an organ, after it was cut off (e.g. in an operation).
Where does reperfusion come from?
From re- + perfusion.
Words that rhyme with reperfusion
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Questions about saying reperfusion
How do you pronounce reperfusion?
Say rep-er-FYOO-zhun. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɛpɚˈfjuʒən/. In British English it is /ˌrɛpəˈfjuːʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reperfusion?
Reperfusion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FYOO). Broken into parts: rep · er · FYOO · zhun.
Is reperfusion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌrɛpəˈfjuːʒən/ (rep-uh-FYOO-zhun).