How to Pronounce Profusion

To pronounce "profusion", say PROF-us-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹə(ʊ)ˈfjuːʒən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/pɹə(ʊ)ˈfjuːʒən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “profusion”

"profusion" has 3 syllables: prof-us-ion. It rhymes with illusion and seclusion, if that helps it stick.

What does profusion mean?

noun

  1. Abundance; the state of being profuse; a cornucopia

    “His hair, in great profusion, streamed down over his shoulders.”

  2. Lavish or imprudent expenditure; prodigality or extravagance

Words that rhyme with profusion

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

illusionseclusionallusiondelusionconclusioninclusionconfusionexclusioncontusionintrusiondiffusionfusion

Related words

profusenessrichnesscornucopiaplentyplethoraabundanceaffluenceexcess

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "profusion"?▾

"Profusion" has 3 syllables: prof · us · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "profusion"?▾

The IPA transcription of "profusion" is /pɹə(ʊ)ˈfjuːʒən/.

What does "profusion" mean?▾

Profusion: Abundance; the state of being profuse; a cornucopia

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