How do you pronounce "illusion"?

In American English: /ˌɪˈluːʒən/ (i-LOOZH-uhn). In British English: /ɪlˈuːʒən/ (il-OOZH-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˌɪˈluːʒən/ (i-LOOZH-uhn). In Australian English: /ɪlˈuːʒən/ (il-OOZH-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɪˈluːʒən/ (i-LOOZH-uhn), while in British English it's /ɪlˈuːʒən/ (il-OOZH-uhn).

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illusion

/ˌɪˈluːʒən/

i-LOOZH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

ɪil·luːʒlu·ənsion

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