How to Pronounce "hallucinations"
word
/həˌɫusəˈneɪʃənz/
huh-loo-suh-NAY-shuhnz
/hɐlˌuːsɪnˈeɪʃənz/
huh-loo-si-NAY-shuhnz
Definition
Hallucinations are experiences where a person sees, hears, or feels things that are not really there. They can affect any of the senses and are often a symptom of physical or mental illness.
IPA Transcription
American English
/həˌɫusəˈneɪʃənz/
British English
/hɐlˌuːsɪnˈeɪʃənz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
huh-loo-suh-NAY-shuhnz
UK
huh-loo-si-NAY-shuhnz
Listen in Context
People with high fever can sometimes have hallucinations.
Schizophrenia often causes hallucinations.
Some medicines can lead to hallucinations as a side effect.
He thought he saw someone in the room, but it was just his hallucinations playing tricks on him.