How to pronounce alluded
Say it like uh-LOO-did. Alluded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- uh
- LOO
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alluded 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.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of alluded
American and British speakers say alluded in essentially the same way: /əˈludɪd/ in the US and /əˈluːdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LOO-did.
What does alluded mean?
- simple past and past participle of allude How to pronounce allude
Words that rhyme with alluded
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alluded.
Questions about saying alluded
How do you pronounce alluded?
Say uh-LOO-did. The American pronunciation is /əˈludɪd/. In British English it is /əˈluːdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alluded?
Alluded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: uh · LOO · did.
Do Americans and Brits say alluded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈludɪd/ and the British form is /əˈluːdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.