How to pronounce illui
Say it like ee-LOO-ee. Illui has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- ee
- LOO
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Illui pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of illui
American and British speakers say illui in essentially the same way: /iˈlui/ in the US and /iˈluːi/ in the UK.
British respelling: ee-LOO-ee.
What does illui mean?
- A young Talmudic prodigy or genius.
Words that rhyme with illui
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of illui.
Questions about saying illui
How do you pronounce illui?
Say ee-LOO-ee. The American pronunciation is /iˈlui/. In British English it is /iˈluːi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in illui?
Illui has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: ee · LOO · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say illui the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /iˈlui/ and the British form is /iˈluːi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.