How to Pronounce "illusions"
word
/ˌɪˈɫuʒənz/
i-LOO-zhuhnz
/ɪlˈuːʒənz/
i-LOO-zhuhnz
Definition
Things that appear real or true but are actually false or deceptive; something that tricks your mind, especially a false idea or a misleading image.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪˈɫuʒənz/
British English
/ɪlˈuːʒənz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
i-LOO-zhuhnz
UK
i-LOO-zhuhnz
Listen in Context
Magic shows use illusions to amaze people.
Optical illusions make us see things that aren't really there.
He had many illusions about getting rich quickly.
Don't fall for their illusions; things aren't always what they seem.