How to pronounce "illusion"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "illusion"

Learn how to break down "illusion" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

illu-sion
2 syllables

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/
[ɪˈluː.ʒən]
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

IH2 L UW1 ZH AH0 N
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Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
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  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "illusion"

Pronunciation: /ɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/

Noun

  • Anything that seems to be something that it is not.
    Example: "Using artificial additives, scientists can create the illusion of fruit flavours in food."
  • A misapprehension; a belief in something that is in fact not true.
    Example: "Jane has this illusion that John is in love with her."
  • A magician’s trick.
  • The state of being deceived or misled.
    Synonyms: misapprehension

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