How to Pronounce Percussion

To pronounce "percussion", say PERC-uss-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /pɚˈkʌʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/pɚˈkʌʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “percussion”

"percussion" has 3 syllables: perc-uss-ion. It rhymes with discussion and repercussion, if that helps it stick.

What does percussion mean?

noun

  1. The collision of two bodies in order to produce a sound.
  2. The sound so produced.

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Words that rhyme with percussion

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discussionrepercussionconcussionpushanmushin

Related words

drummingfistcombatcombatingimpactbeatauscultatorytapping

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "percussion"?▾

"Percussion" has 3 syllables: perc · uss · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "percussion"?▾

The IPA transcription of "percussion" is /pɚˈkʌʃən/.

What does "percussion" mean?▾

Percussion: The collision of two bodies in order to produce a sound.

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