How to pronounce amuse
Say it like uh-MYOOZ. Amuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOOZ).
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- uh
- MYOOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amuse 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.
- MYOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of amuse
American and British speakers say amuse in essentially the same way: /əˈmjuz/ in the US and /əˈmjuːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MYOOZ.
What does amuse mean?
- To entertain or occupy (someone or something) in a pleasant manner; to stir (someone) with pleasing emotions.“I watch these movies because they amuse me.”
- To cause laughter or amusement; to be funny.“His jokes rarely fail to amuse me.”
Where does amuse come from?
This would make it a cognate of Dutch musen (“to leisure”), Old High German *muoza (“careful attention, leisure, idleness”) and muozōn (“to be idle, have leisure or opportunity”), German Muße (“leisure”).
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Words that rhyme with amuse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of amuse.
Questions about saying amuse
How do you pronounce amuse?
Say uh-MYOOZ. The American pronunciation is /əˈmjuz/. In British English it is /əˈmjuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amuse?
Amuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOOZ). Broken into parts: uh · MYOOZ.
Do Americans and Brits say amuse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmjuz/ and the British form is /əˈmjuːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.