How to Pronounce "contusions"
word
/kənˈtuʒənz/
kuhn-TOO-zhuhnz
/kəntjˈuːʒənz/
kuhn-TYOO-zhuhnz
Definition
Contusions are injuries where the skin is not broken, but blood vessels are damaged, causing the area to become bruised and discolored. They are commonly known as bruises.
IPA Transcription
American English
/kənˈtuʒənz/
British English
/kəntjˈuːʒənz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-TOO-zhuhnz
UK
kuhn-TYOO-zhuhnz
Listen in Context
He has several contusions on his arm after the fall.
Doctors checked her for any contusions or broken bones.
The accident left him with minor contusions.
Besides the pain, those contusions will probably turn purple in a day or two.