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How to pronounce adhesion

adhesion
/ædˈhiːʒən/
3 syllables, stress on the second

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Adhesion, sound by sound

/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/h/as in helloA light breath, as on a window pane. No friction in the throat.
/iː/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.
/ʒ/as in visionLike “sh”, but with voice: the middle of “vision”.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce adhesion?

Adhesion is pronounced /ædˈhiːʒən/ in American English.

How many syllables are in adhesion?

Adhesion has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in adhesion?

The second syllable: /ædˈhiːʒən/.

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