How do you pronounce "elude"?

In American English: /ɪˈluːd/ (i-LOOD). In British English: /ɪlˈuːd/ (il-OOD). In Canadian English: /ɪˈluːd/ (i-LOOD). In Australian English: /ɪlˈuːd/ (il-OOD).

Is "elude" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɪˈluːd/ (i-LOOD), while in British English it's /ɪlˈuːd/ (il-OOD).

How to Pronounce "elude"

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elude

/ɪˈluːd/

i-LOOD

Syllable Breakdown

ɪel·luːdude

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