How to pronounce illude
Say it like ih-LOOD. Illude has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOOD).
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- ih
- LOOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Illude 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 illude
American and British speakers say illude in essentially the same way: /ɪˈlud/ in the US and /ɪˈluːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LOOD.
What does illude mean?
- To give a false impression to.
Where does illude come from?
From Latin illūdō.
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Words that rhyme with illude
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Questions about saying illude
How do you pronounce illude?
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 illude?
Illude has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOOD). Broken into parts: ih · LOOD.
Do Americans and Brits say illude 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.
What words sound the same as illude?
Illude sounds the same as elude in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.