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