How to pronounce abuseful
Say it like uh-BYOOS-fuul. Abuseful has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYOOS).
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- uh
- BYOOS
- fuul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abuseful 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.
- BYOOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- fuulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of abuseful
American and British speakers say abuseful in essentially the same way: /əˈbjusfʊl/ in the US and /əˈbjuːsfʊl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BYOOS-fuul.
What does abuseful mean?
- Full of abuse; abusive.
Where does abuseful come from?
From abuse + -ful.
Questions about saying abuseful
How do you pronounce abuseful?
Say uh-BYOOS-fuul. The American pronunciation is /əˈbjusfʊl/. In British English it is /əˈbjuːsfʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abuseful?
Abuseful has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYOOS). Broken into parts: uh · BYOOS · fuul.
Do Americans and Brits say abuseful the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbjusfʊl/ and the British form is /əˈbjuːsfʊl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.