How to pronounce disillusion
Say it like dis-ih-LOO-zhun. Disillusion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO).
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- dis
- ih
- LOO
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disillusion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep 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 disillusion
American and British speakers say disillusion in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪsɪˈluʒən/ in the US and /dɪsɪˈluːʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-sih-LOO-zhun.
What does disillusion mean?
- The act or process of disenchanting or freeing from a false belief or illusion.
- The state of being freed from a constructed or imposed illusion; the recognition of an underlying truth previously obscured by a false or controlled narrative.
- To free or deprive of illusion; to disenchant.
Where does disillusion come from?
From dis- + illusion: literally, the removal or undoing of illusion.
Words that rhyme with disillusion
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Questions about saying disillusion
How do you pronounce disillusion?
Say dis-ih-LOO-zhun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪsɪˈluʒən/. In British English it is /dɪsɪˈluːʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disillusion?
Disillusion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO). Broken into parts: dis · ih · LOO · zhun.
Do Americans and Brits say disillusion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪsɪˈluʒən/ and the British form is /dɪsɪˈluːʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.