How to pronounce suffusing
Say it like suh-FYOO-zing. Suffusing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO).
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- suh
- FYOO
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suffusing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of suffusing
American and British speakers say suffusing in essentially the same way: /səˈfjuzɪŋ/ in the US and /səˈfjuːzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-FYOO-zing.
What does suffusing mean?
- present participle and gerund of suffuse How to pronounce suffuse
Words that rhyme with suffusing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suffusing.
Questions about saying suffusing
How do you pronounce suffusing?
Say suh-FYOO-zing. The American pronunciation is /səˈfjuzɪŋ/. In British English it is /səˈfjuːzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suffusing?
Suffusing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO). Broken into parts: suh · FYOO · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say suffusing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈfjuzɪŋ/ and the British form is /səˈfjuːzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.