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