To pronounce "illusion", say ILL-us-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/
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"illusion" has 3 syllables: ill-us-ion. It rhymes with seclusion and allusion, if that helps it stick.
noun
“Using artificial additives, scientists can create the illusion of fruit flavours in food.”
“Jane has this illusion that John is in love with her.”
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"Illusion" has 3 syllables: ill · us · ion.
The IPA transcription of "illusion" is /ɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/.
Illusion: Anything that seems to be something that it is not.
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