How do you pronounce "occlusion"?

In American English: /əˈkluːʒən/ (uh-KLOOZH-uhn). In British English: /əklˈuːʒən/ (uhkl-OOZH-uhn). In Canadian English: /əˈkluːʒən/ (uh-KLOOZH-uhn). In Australian English: /əklˈuːʒən/ (uhkl-OOZH-uhn).

Is "occlusion" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈkluːʒən/ (uh-KLOOZH-uhn), while in British English it's /əklˈuːʒən/ (uhkl-OOZH-uhn).

How to Pronounce "occlusion"

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occlusion

disputed

/əˈkluːʒən/

uh-KLOOZH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

əoc·kluːʒclu·ənsion

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