How to pronounce amuses
Say it like uh-MYOO-ziz. Amuses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOO).
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- uh
- MYOO
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amuses 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.
- MYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of amuses
American and British speakers say amuses in essentially the same way: /əˈmjuzɪz/ in the US and /əˈmjuːzɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MYOO-ziz.
What does amuses mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of amuse How to pronounce amuse
Questions about saying amuses
How do you pronounce amuses?
Say uh-MYOO-ziz. The American pronunciation is /əˈmjuzɪz/. In British English it is /əˈmjuːzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amuses?
Amuses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOO). Broken into parts: uh · MYOO · ziz.
Do Americans and Brits say amuses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmjuzɪz/ and the British form is /əˈmjuːzɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.