How to Pronounce Contusions

To pronounce "contusions", say CONT-us-ions — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

CONT-us-ions

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💡 Tip for remembering “contusions”

"contusions" has 3 syllables: cont-us-ions. It rhymes with conclusions and delusions, if that helps it stick.

What does contusions mean?

noun

  1. A wound, such as a bruise, in which the skin is not broken, often having broken blood vessels and discolouration.
  2. The act of bruising.

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Words that rhyme with contusions

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conclusionsdelusionsallusionsconfusionsillusionsexclusionsinfusionsintrusionstransfusionsfusionsinclusions

Related words

bruisebruisesbruisinginjuriescontusedcontusingcontusiveconcussion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "contusions"?▾

"Contusions" has 3 syllables: cont · us · ions.

What does "contusions" mean?▾

Contusions: A wound, such as a bruise, in which the skin is not broken, often having broken blood vessels and discolouration.

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