How to pronounce collusive
Say it like kuh-LOO-siv. Collusive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- kuh
- LOO
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collusive 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.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of collusive
American and British speakers say collusive in essentially the same way: /kəˈlusɪv/ in the US and /kəˈluːsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LOO-siv.
What does collusive mean?
- Secretly acting together for a fraudulent or illegal purpose.
Where does collusive come from?
From Latin collūs- + -ive, from Latin collūdere, from con- + lūdere.
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Words that rhyme with collusive
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Questions about saying collusive
How do you pronounce collusive?
Say kuh-LOO-siv. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlusɪv/. In British English it is /kəˈluːsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collusive?
Collusive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: kuh · LOO · siv.
Do Americans and Brits say collusive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlusɪv/ and the British form is /kəˈluːsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.