How to pronounce collusion
Say it like kuh-LOO-zhun. Collusion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- kuh
- LOO
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collusion 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.
- zhunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of collusion
American and British speakers say collusion in essentially the same way: /kəˈluʒən/ in the US and /kəˈluːʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LOO-zhun.
What does collusion mean?
- A private, cooperative agreement or arrangement between groups that otherwise maintain the pretense of competition, contention or non-cooperation.
- A private agreement for a fraudulent or illegal purpose; conspiracy.
Where does collusion come from?
Dated from the 14th century C.E.
Words that rhyme with collusion
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Questions about saying collusion
How do you pronounce collusion?
Say kuh-LOO-zhun. The American pronunciation is /kəˈluʒən/. In British English it is /kəˈluːʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collusion?
Collusion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: kuh · LOO · zhun.
Do Americans and Brits say collusion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈluʒən/ and the British form is /kəˈluːʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.