How to Pronounce "allusion"
word
əˈɫuʒən
uh-LOO-zhun
ɐlˈuːʒən
uh-LOO-zhun
Definition
An allusion is an indirect reference to something, especially to a well-known story, event, person, or idea, without mentioning it directly.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈɫuʒən
British English
ɐlˈuːʒən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-LOO-zhun
UK
uh-LOO-zhun
Listen in Context
The story makes an allusion to Greek mythology.
He used an allusion to a famous movie in his speech.
Her poem is full of literary allusions.
There was a clever allusion to Shakespeare in the dialogue.