How to pronounce deludes
Say it like dih-LOODZ. Deludes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOODZ).
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- dih
- LOODZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deludes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LOODZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of deludes
American and British speakers say deludes in essentially the same way: /dɪˈludz/ in the US and /dɪˈluːdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-LOODZ.
What does deludes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of delude How to pronounce delude
Questions about saying deludes
How do you pronounce deludes?
Say dih-LOODZ. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈludz/. In British English it is /dɪˈluːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deludes?
Deludes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOODZ). Broken into parts: dih · LOODZ.
Do Americans and Brits say deludes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈludz/ and the British form is /dɪˈluːdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.