How to pronounce amused
Say it like uh-MYOOZD. Amused has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOOZD).
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- uh
- MYOOZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amused 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.
- MYOOZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of amused
American and British speakers say amused in essentially the same way: /əˈmjuzd/ in the US and /əˈmjuːzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MYOOZD.
What does amused mean?
- pleasantly occupied“We are not amused”
Where does amused come from?
From amuse + -ed.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with amused
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of amused.
Questions about saying amused
How do you pronounce amused?
Say uh-MYOOZD. The American pronunciation is /əˈmjuzd/. In British English it is /əˈmjuːzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amused?
Amused has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOOZD). Broken into parts: uh · MYOOZD.
Do Americans and Brits say amused the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmjuzd/ and the British form is /əˈmjuːzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.