How to pronounce illusory
Say it like ih-LOO-suh-ree. Illusory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce illusory. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ih
- LOO
- suh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Illusory 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of illusory
American and British speakers say illusory in essentially the same way: /ɪˈlusəri/ in the US and /ɪˈluːsəriː/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LOO-suh-ree.
What does illusory mean?
- Resulting from an illusion; deceptive, imaginary, unreal.
Where does illusory come from?
Borrowed from Middle French illusorie (modern French illusoire), derived from Latin illūsōrius (“mocking, ironical”).
Questions about saying illusory
How do you pronounce illusory?
Say ih-LOO-suh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlusəri/. In British English it is /ɪˈluːsəriː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in illusory?
Illusory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: ih · LOO · suh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say illusory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈlusəri/ and the British form is /ɪˈluːsəriː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.