To pronounce "delusory", say DEL-us-ory — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈluːzəɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
delusory
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/dɪˈluːzəɹi/
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"delusory" has 3 syllables: del-us-ory. It rhymes with prelusory, if that helps it stick.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Delusory" has 3 syllables: del · us · ory.
The IPA transcription of "delusory" is /dɪˈluːzəɹi/.
Delusory: Tending to delude
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