How to pronounce alludes
Say it like uh-LOODZ. Alludes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOODZ).
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- uh
- LOODZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alludes 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.
- LOODZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of alludes
American and British speakers say alludes in essentially the same way: /əˈludz/ in the US and /əˈluːdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LOODZ.
What does alludes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of allude How to pronounce allude
Questions about saying alludes
How do you pronounce alludes?
Say uh-LOODZ. The American pronunciation is /əˈludz/. In British English it is /əˈluːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alludes?
Alludes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOODZ). Broken into parts: uh · LOODZ.
Do Americans and Brits say alludes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈludz/ and the British form is /əˈluːdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.