How to pronounce suffusion
Say it like suh-FYOO-zhun. Suffusion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO).
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- suh
- FYOO
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suffusion 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.
- zhunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of suffusion
American and British speakers say suffusion in essentially the same way: /səˈfjuʒən/ in the US and /səˈfjuːʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-FYOO-zhun.
What does suffusion mean?
- The act of pouring a liquid over or soaking something.
- A coat, coating, film, or plating.
- The state of being wet.
Where does suffusion come from?
From suffuse + -ion.
Words that rhyme with suffusion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suffusion.
Questions about saying suffusion
How do you pronounce suffusion?
Say suh-FYOO-zhun. The American pronunciation is /səˈfjuʒən/. In British English it is /səˈfjuːʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suffusion?
Suffusion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO). Broken into parts: suh · FYOO · zhun.
Do Americans and Brits say suffusion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈfjuʒən/ and the British form is /səˈfjuːʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.