How to pronounce illusions
Say it like il-OO-zhunz. Illusions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OO).
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- il
- OO
- zhunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Illusions 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.
- zhunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of illusions
American and British speakers say illusions in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈluʒənz/ in the US and /ˌɪˈluːʒənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: il-OO-zhunz.
What does illusions mean?
- plural of illusion How to pronounce illusion
Questions about saying illusions
How do you pronounce illusions?
Say il-OO-zhunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈluʒənz/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈluːʒənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in illusions?
Illusions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OO). Broken into parts: il · OO · zhunz.
Do Americans and Brits say illusions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈluʒənz/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈluːʒənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.