How to Pronounce "delude"
word
dɪˈɫud
di-LOOD
dɪlˈuːd
di-LOOD
Definition
To make someone believe something that is not true, usually to deceive them or give them false hope.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈɫud
British English
dɪlˈuːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-LOOD
UK
di-LOOD
Listen in Context
Do not delude yourself into thinking it will be easy.
Politicians sometimes delude the public with false promises.
She was deluded by his charming words.
Don’t delude yourself—success takes hard work and patience.