How do you pronounce "elusive"?

In American English: /ɪˈluːsɪv/ (i-LOOS-iv). In British English: /ɪlˈuːsɪv/ (il-OOS-iv). In Canadian English: /ɪˈluːsɪv/ (i-LOOS-iv). In Australian English: /ɪlˈuːsɪv/ (il-OOS-iv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɪˈluːsɪv/ (i-LOOS-iv), while in British English it's /ɪlˈuːsɪv/ (il-OOS-iv).

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elusive

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/ɪˈluːsɪv/

i-LOOS-iv

Syllable Breakdown

ɪelu·luːssi·ɪvve

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