How to pronounce collude
Say it like kuh-LOOD. Collude has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOOD).
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- kuh
- LOOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collude pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of collude
American and British speakers say collude in essentially the same way: /kəˈlud/ in the US and /kəˈluːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LOOD.
What does collude mean?
- to act in concert with; to conspire.
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Words that rhyme with collude
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Questions about saying collude
How do you pronounce collude?
Say kuh-LOOD. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlud/. In British English it is /kəˈluːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collude?
Collude has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOOD). Broken into parts: kuh · LOOD.
Do Americans and Brits say collude the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlud/ and the British form is /kəˈluːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.