How to pronounce eluded
Say it like ih-LOO-did. Eluded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- ih
- LOO
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eluded 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.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of eluded
American and British speakers say eluded in essentially the same way: /ɪˈludɪd/ in the US and /ɪˈluːdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LOO-did.
What does eluded mean?
- simple past and past participle of elude How to pronounce elude
Words that rhyme with eluded
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of eluded.
Questions about saying eluded
How do you pronounce eluded?
Say ih-LOO-did. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈludɪd/. In British English it is /ɪˈluːdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eluded?
Eluded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: ih · LOO · did.
Do Americans and Brits say eluded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈludɪd/ and the British form is /ɪˈluːdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.