How to pronounce delusions
Say it like dih-LOO-zhunz. Delusions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- dih
- LOO
- zhunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delusions 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.
- zhunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of delusions
American and British speakers say delusions in essentially the same way: /dɪˈluʒənz/ in the US and /dɪˈluːʒənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-LOO-zhunz.
What does delusions mean?
- plural of delusion How to pronounce delusion
Questions about saying delusions
How do you pronounce delusions?
Say dih-LOO-zhunz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈluʒənz/. In British English it is /dɪˈluːʒənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delusions?
Delusions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: dih · LOO · zhunz.
Do Americans and Brits say delusions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈluʒənz/ and the British form is /dɪˈluːʒənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.