How to pronounce subluxation
Say it like suh-bluhk-SAY-shun. Subluxation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAY).
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- suh
- bluhk
- SAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subluxation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bluhkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of subluxation
American and British speakers say subluxation in essentially the same way: /ˌsəˌbləkˈseɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌsʌblʌkˈseɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: suhb-luk-SAY-shun.
What does subluxation mean?
- A partial dislocation of a joint, in which the articulating surfaces remain in partial contact.“The patient experienced subluxations of his right ulna, his lower right rear molar, and the lens of his left eye.”
Where does subluxation come from?
From French subluxation, from New Latin subluxatio, from subluxare (“to subluxate, to partially displace”) + -atio (“-ation: forming abstract nouns”), from sub- (“sub-: under, below, lesser”) + luxare (“to dislocate; to displace”) after the
Words that rhyme with subluxation
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Questions about saying subluxation
How do you pronounce subluxation?
Say suh-bluhk-SAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌsəˌbləkˈseɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌsʌblʌkˈseɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subluxation?
Subluxation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAY). Broken into parts: suh · bluhk · SAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say subluxation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsəˌbləkˈseɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌsʌblʌkˈseɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.