How to Pronounce "hallucination"
word
/həˌɫusəˈneɪʃən/
huh-LOO-suh-NAY-shuhn
/hɐlˌuːsɪnˈeɪʃən/
huh-LOO-sin-AY-shuhn
Definition
A hallucination is when you see, hear, or feel something that is not really there, often because of illness, drugs, or mental conditions.
IPA Transcription
American English
/həˌɫusəˈneɪʃən/
British English
/hɐlˌuːsɪnˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
huh-LOO-suh-NAY-shuhn
UK
huh-LOO-sin-AY-shuhn
Listen in Context
He saw a hallucination of a cat in his room.
A high fever can sometimes cause hallucinations.
Some drugs may lead to hallucinations.
He mistook the shadow for a hallucination at first.