How to pronounce abusage
Say it like uh-BYOO-sij. Abusage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYOO).
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- uh
- BYOO
- sij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abusage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abusage
American and British speakers say abusage in essentially the same way: /əˈbjusɪdʒ/ in the US and /əˈbjuːsɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BYOO-sij.
What does abusage mean?
- Synonym of abuse.“We will trace the history of the term’s usage and abusage.”
Where does abusage come from?
First appeared in Middle English, c.
Questions about saying abusage
How do you pronounce abusage?
Say uh-BYOO-sij. The American pronunciation is /əˈbjusɪdʒ/. In British English it is /əˈbjuːsɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abusage?
Abusage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYOO). Broken into parts: uh · BYOO · sij.
Do Americans and Brits say abusage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbjusɪdʒ/ and the British form is /əˈbjuːsɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.