How to pronounce eluding
Say it like ih-LOO-ding. Eluding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- ih
- LOO
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eluding 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of eluding
American and British speakers say eluding in essentially the same way: /ɪˈludɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪˈluːdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LOO-ding.
What does eluding mean?
- present participle and gerund of elude How to pronounce elude
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Words that rhyme with eluding
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Questions about saying eluding
How do you pronounce eluding?
Say ih-LOO-ding. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈludɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪˈluːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eluding?
Eluding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: ih · LOO · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say eluding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈludɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪˈluːdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.