How to pronounce delulu
Say it like dih-LOO-loo. Delulu has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- dih
- LOO
- loo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delulu 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.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- looKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of delulu
American and British speakers say delulu in essentially the same way: /dɪˈlulu/ in the US and /dɪˈluːluː/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-LOO-loo.
What does delulu mean?
- Delusion; delusional attitudes or thoughts.
Where does delulu come from?
A clipping of delusional with reduplication of the second syllable, popularized by the K-pop fandom.
Questions about saying delulu
How do you pronounce delulu?
Say dih-LOO-loo. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈlulu/. In British English it is /dɪˈluːluː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delulu?
Delulu has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: dih · LOO · loo.
Do Americans and Brits say delulu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈlulu/ and the British form is /dɪˈluːluː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.