How to pronounce eludes
Say it like ih-LOODZ. Eludes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOODZ).
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- ih
- LOODZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eludes 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.
- LOODZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of eludes
American and British speakers say eludes in essentially the same way: /ɪˈludz/ in the US and /ɪˈluːdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LOODZ.
What does eludes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of elude How to pronounce elude
Questions about saying eludes
How do you pronounce eludes?
Say ih-LOODZ. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈludz/. In British English it is /ɪˈluːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eludes?
Eludes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOODZ). Broken into parts: ih · LOODZ.
Do Americans and Brits say eludes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈludz/ and the British form is /ɪˈluːdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.