How to Pronounce Collude

To pronounce "collude", say COLL-ud-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

COLL-ud-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “collude”

"collude" has 3 syllables: coll-ud-e. It rhymes with shrewd and crude, if that helps it stick.

What does collude mean?

verb

  1. To act in concert with; to conspire

Synonyms

cahootsconspireplotscheme

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Words that rhyme with collude

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shrewdcrudesubduedfortitudelewdbroodeludeaptitudeprecludeineptitudeexudeallude

Related words

conspirecoconspireconnivecomplotconspiracyconjurecolloguemachinate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "collude"?▾

"Collude" has 3 syllables: coll · ud · e.

What does "collude" mean?▾

Collude: To act in concert with; to conspire

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