How to pronounce susurration
Say it like soo-suh-RAY-shun. Susurration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- soo
- suh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Susurration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay 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 susurration
American and British speakers say susurration in essentially the same way: /ˌsusəˈreɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌsuːsəˈreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: soo-suh-RAY-shun.
What does susurration mean?
- A low and indistinct whispering sound; a murmur.
Where does susurration come from?
From Latin susurratio.
Words that rhyme with susurration
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of susurration.
Questions about saying susurration
How do you pronounce susurration?
Say soo-suh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌsusəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌsuːsəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in susurration?
Susurration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: soo · suh · RAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say susurration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsusəˈreɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌsuːsəˈreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.