How to pronounce delusion
Say it like dih-LOO-zhun. Delusion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- dih
- LOO
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delusion 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.
- zhunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of delusion
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: dih-LYOO-zhun.
What does delusion mean?
- An adamant belief in a falsehood despite incontestable evidence.
- The state of being deluded or misled, or process of deluding somebody.“It is far better to grasp the universe as it really is than to persist in delusion, however satisfying and reassuring.”
- That which is falsely or delusively believed or propagated; false belief; error in belief.
Where does delusion come from?
From Latin dēlūsiō.
Words that rhyme with delusion
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Questions about saying delusion
How do you pronounce delusion?
Say dih-LOO-zhun. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈluʒən/. In British English it is /dɪˈljuːʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delusion?
Delusion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: dih · LOO · zhun.
Is delusion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /dɪˈljuːʒən/ (dih-LYOO-zhun).