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