How to pronounce illusionists
Say it like il-OO-zhuh-nusts. Illusionists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OO).
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- il
- OO
- zhuh
- nusts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Illusionists pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- OOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nustsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of illusionists
American and British speakers say illusionists in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈluʒənəsts/ in the US and /ˌɪˈluːʒənəsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: il-OO-zhuh-nusts.
What does illusionists mean?
- plural of illusionist How to pronounce illusionist
Questions about saying illusionists
How do you pronounce illusionists?
Say il-OO-zhuh-nusts. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈluʒənəsts/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈluːʒənəsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in illusionists?
Illusionists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OO). Broken into parts: il · OO · zhuh · nusts.
Do Americans and Brits say illusionists the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈluʒənəsts/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈluːʒənəsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.