To pronounce "illusive", say ILL-us-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪˈluːsɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɪˈluːsɪv/
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"illusive" has 4 syllables: ill-us-iv-e. It rhymes with elusive and obtrusive, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: elusive — easy to mix up when writing.
adjective
“Testing software completely is an illusive goal.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Illusive" has 4 syllables: ill · us · iv · e.
The IPA transcription of "illusive" is /ɪˈluːsɪv/.
Illusive: Subject to or pertaining to an illusion, often used in the sense of an unrealistic expectation or an unreachable goal or outcome.
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