How to pronounce abusing
Say it like uh-BYOO-zing. Abusing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYOO).
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- uh
- BYOO
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abusing 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abusing
American and British speakers say abusing in essentially the same way: /əˈbjuzɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈbjuːzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BYOO-zing.
What does abusing mean?
- present participle and gerund of abuse How to pronounce abuse
Words that rhyme with abusing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abusing.
Questions about saying abusing
How do you pronounce abusing?
Say uh-BYOO-zing. The American pronunciation is /əˈbjuzɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈbjuːzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abusing?
Abusing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BYOO). Broken into parts: uh · BYOO · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say abusing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbjuzɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈbjuːzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.