How to pronounce elude
Say it like ih-LOOD. Elude has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOOD).
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- ih
- LOOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elude pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LOODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of elude
American and British speakers say elude in essentially the same way: /ɪˈlud/ in the US and /ɪˈluːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LOOD.
What does elude mean?
- To evade or escape from (someone or something), especially by using cunning or skill.
- To shake off (a pursuer); to give someone the slip.
- To escape being understandable to; to be incomprehensible to.“I get algebra, but calculus eludes me.”
Where does elude come from?
From Latin ēlūdō (“to evade, elude”), from ē- (“out of”, short form of ex-) + lūdō (“to play; to trick”).
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Words that rhyme with elude
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Questions about saying elude
How do you pronounce elude?
Say ih-LOOD. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlud/. In British English it is /ɪˈluːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elude?
Elude has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOOD). Broken into parts: ih · LOOD.
Do Americans and Brits say elude the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈlud/ and the British form is /ɪˈluːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.