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How to pronounce "inclusion"

inclusion

Noun
American
/ɪnˈkluʒən/

Syllable Breakdown

in clu sion

How natives say inclusion

British
/ɪnˈkluːʒən/

Syllable Breakdown

in clu sion

How natives say inclusion

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'in', with a relaxed mouth position.

  • Move to 'clu', stressing this syllable and rounding your lips for the 'u' sound as in 'blue'.

  • Finish with 'sion', pronouncing 'zh' like in 'vision' and ending softly with 'ən'.

Common Mistakes

  • in-klu-shun (in-correct) instead of in-clu-sion

  • in-clus-sion instead of in-clu-sion

  • in-clue-zhon instead of in-clu-sion

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'in', with a relaxed mouth position.

  • Move to 'clu', stressing this syllable and rounding your lips for the long 'u:' sound typical in BrE.

  • Finish with 'sion', pronouncing 'zh' like in 'vision' and ending softly with 'ən'.

common mistakes

  • same as American

  • same as American

  • same as American

FAQ

Is the 'sion' pronounced like 'shun'?

No, it's pronounced 'zhun' as in 'vision'.

Where is the stress in the word?

The stress is on the second syllable, 'clu'.

Is it 'in-clu-sion' or 'in-clu-sation'?

It's 'in-clu-sion', ending with 'zhun'.

Definition

inclusion

The action of including or being included.

Word Family

include

/ɪnˈkluːd/

verb

To make something part of something else

Example: Please include your details.

inclusive

/ɪnˈkluːsɪv/

adjective

Including all necessary parts

Example: We offer an inclusive package.

exclusion

/ɪkˈskluːʒən/

noun

The act of not including something

Example: The exclusion was noticeable.

Key Pronunciation Differences

In 'include', the stress is on 'clude', and there's no 'zh' sound.

In 'inclusive', the 's' is pronounced as 's' not 'zh'.

In 'exclusion', the beginning sound is different and the 'sion' is the same as in 'inclusion'.

Pro Tips

Watch the stress.

Make sure to stress the 'clu' part to pronounce it clearly.

Mind the 'zh' sound.

The 'sion' in 'inclusion' is pronounced 'zhun', similar to 'vision'.

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