How to Pronounce Collusive

To pronounce "collusive", say COLL-us-iv-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

COLL-us-iv-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “collusive”

"collusive" has 4 syllables: coll-us-iv-e. It rhymes with elusive and obtrusive, if that helps it stick.

What does collusive mean?

adjective

  1. Secretly acting together for a fraudulent or illegal purpose

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Words that rhyme with collusive

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elusiveobtrusiveexclusiveintrusiveunobtrusiveconclusiveconduciveallusivereclusiveillusiveabusiveinclusive

Related words

connivingcovertcollusorycolludingconcertedcoactalleyedcompact

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "collusive"?▾

"Collusive" has 4 syllables: coll · us · iv · e.

What does "collusive" mean?▾

Collusive: Secretly acting together for a fraudulent or illegal purpose

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