How to pronounce abused
Say it like uh-BYOOZD. Abused has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYOOZD).
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- uh
- BYOOZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abused 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.
- BYOOZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of abused
American and British speakers say abused in essentially the same way: /əˈbjuzd/ in the US and /əˈbjuːzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BYOOZD.
What does abused mean?
- used improperly or excessively especially drugs“an abused substance”
- subjected to cruel treatment“an abused wife”
Words that rhyme with abused
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abused.
Questions about saying abused
How do you pronounce abused?
Say uh-BYOOZD. The American pronunciation is /əˈbjuzd/. In British English it is /əˈbjuːzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abused?
Abused has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYOOZD). Broken into parts: uh · BYOOZD.
Do Americans and Brits say abused the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbjuzd/ and the British form is /əˈbjuːzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.