How to pronounce delusional
Say it like dih-LOO-zhuh-nul. Delusional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- dih
- LOO
- zhuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delusional 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.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of delusional
American and British speakers say delusional in essentially the same way: /dɪˈluʒənəl/ in the US and /dɪˈluːʒənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-LOO-zhuh-nul.
What does delusional mean?
- suffering from or characterized by delusions
Where does delusional come from?
From delusion + -al.
Questions about saying delusional
How do you pronounce delusional?
Say dih-LOO-zhuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈluʒənəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈluːʒənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delusional?
Delusional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: dih · LOO · zhuh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say delusional the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈluʒənəl/ and the British form is /dɪˈluːʒənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.