How to pronounce allusions
Say it like uh-LOO-zhunz. Allusions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- uh
- LOO
- zhunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allusions 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.
- zhunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of allusions
American and British speakers say allusions in essentially the same way: /əˈluʒənz/ in the US and /əˈluːʒənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LOO-zhunz.
What does allusions mean?
- plural of allusion How to pronounce allusion
Questions about saying allusions
How do you pronounce allusions?
Say uh-LOO-zhunz. The American pronunciation is /əˈluʒənz/. In British English it is /əˈluːʒənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allusions?
Allusions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: uh · LOO · zhunz.
Do Americans and Brits say allusions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈluʒənz/ and the British form is /əˈluːʒənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.