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