How to Pronounce Illusory

To pronounce "illusory", say ILL-us-ory — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪˈluːs(ə)ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɪˈluːs(ə)ɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “illusory”

"illusory" has 3 syllables: ill-us-ory.

What does illusory mean?

adjective

  1. Resulting from an illusion; deceptive, imaginary, unreal

    “Enron's profits were all illusory.”

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Related words

illusiveunrealillusionillusionarydelusiondelusionalspeciousfallacious

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "illusory"?▾

"Illusory" has 3 syllables: ill · us · ory.

What is the IPA transcription of "illusory"?▾

The IPA transcription of "illusory" is /ɪˈluːs(ə)ɹi/.

What does "illusory" mean?▾

Illusory: Resulting from an illusion; deceptive, imaginary, unreal

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