How to pronounce submersion
Say it like sub-MUR-zhun. Submersion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUR).
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- sub
- MUR
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Submersion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- subKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- zhunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of submersion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sub-MUR-zhun.
What does submersion mean?
- The act of submerging, or the state of being submerged; immersion
- A differentiable map whose differential is everywhere surjective.
Where does submersion come from?
Borrowed from Latin summersio, summersionem.
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Words that rhyme with submersion
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Questions about saying submersion
How do you pronounce submersion?
Say sub-MUR-zhun. The American pronunciation is /səbˈmɝʒən/. In British English it is /səbˈmɜːʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in submersion?
Submersion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUR). Broken into parts: sub · MUR · zhun.
Is submersion 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 /səbˈmɜːʒən/ (sub-MUR-zhun).