How to pronounce allude
Say it like uh-LOOD. Allude has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOOD).
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- uh
- LOOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allude pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of allude
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: uh-LYOOD.
What does allude mean?
- To refer to something indirectly or by suggestion; to invoke it by implication rather than mention.“First, she alluded to her husband as "the man at home looking after the children". Then she referred to him as "my George".”
Where does allude come from?
From Middle French alluder, from Latin alludere (“to play with or allude”), from ad + ludere (“to play”).
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Questions about saying allude
How do you pronounce allude?
Say uh-LOOD. The American pronunciation is /əˈlud/. In British English it is /əˈljuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allude?
Allude has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOOD). Broken into parts: uh · LOOD.
Is allude pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /əˈljuːd/ (uh-LYOOD).