How to Pronounce "submersion"
word
səbˈmɝʒən
suhb-MUR-zhuhn
səbmˈɜːʃən
suhb-MUR-shuhn
Definition
The act of putting something completely under water or another liquid. It can also refer to the state of being fully covered or surrounded by liquid.
IPA Transcription
American English
səbˈmɝʒən
British English
səbmˈɜːʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suhb-MUR-zhuhn
UK
suhb-MUR-shuhn
Listen in Context
Submersion in water can be dangerous if you can't swim.
Complete submersion of the phone will damage it.
The scientist observed the plant's submersion in the experiment.
Flooding caused the submersion of several streets downtown.