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