How to Pronounce "occlusion"
word
əˈkɫuʒən
uh-KLOO-zhuhn
əklˈuːʒən
uh-KLOO-zhuhn
Definition
Occlusion means something is blocked or closed off, like a passage or opening. In medicine and dentistry, it refers to blockage (such as in a blood vessel) or how teeth fit together when the mouth is closed.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈkɫuʒən
British English
əklˈuːʒən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-KLOO-zhuhn
UK
uh-KLOO-zhuhn
Listen in Context
The dentist checked my bite for any occlusion problems.
Blood occlusion can cause serious health issues if not treated.
A complete occlusion of the pipe stopped the water flow.
After the surgery, the doctor worried about possible occlusion in the arteries.