How to pronounce seclusion
Say it like sih-KLOO-zhun. Seclusion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO).
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- sih
- KLOO
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seclusion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 seclusion
American and British speakers say seclusion in essentially the same way: /sɪˈkluʒən/ in the US and /sɪˈkluːʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-KLOO-zhun.
What does seclusion mean?
- The act of secluding, shutting out or keeping apart.
- The state of being secluded or shut out, as from company, society, the world, etc.; solitude.
- A secluded, isolated or private place.
Where does seclusion come from?
From Medieval Latin, from Latin seclusio, from secludere.
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Words that rhyme with seclusion
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Questions about saying seclusion
How do you pronounce seclusion?
Say sih-KLOO-zhun. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈkluʒən/. In British English it is /sɪˈkluːʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seclusion?
Seclusion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLOO). Broken into parts: sih · KLOO · zhun.
Do Americans and Brits say seclusion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈkluʒən/ and the British form is /sɪˈkluːʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.