How to Pronounce "allusions"
word
əˈɫuʒənz
uh-LOO-zhunz
ɐlˈuːʒənz
uh-LOO-zhunz
Definition
Indirect references to something, often used in writing or speech to suggest or hint at a person, place, event, or idea without mentioning it directly.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈɫuʒənz
British English
ɐlˈuːʒənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-LOO-zhunz
UK
uh-LOO-zhunz
Listen in Context
The poem includes several allusions to ancient myths.
Her speech was full of allusions to famous movies.
He made several allusions to his childhood in his book.
If you don't catch the allusions, the joke just won't make sense.