How do you pronounce "illusive"?

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

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

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

How to Pronounce "illusive"

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illusive

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/ˌɪˈluːsɪv/

i-LOOS-iv

Syllable Breakdown

ɪil·luːslu·ɪvsive

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