How to pronounce amusing
Say it like uh-MYOO-zing. Amusing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOO).
- uh
- MYOO
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amusing 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of amusing
American and British speakers say amusing in essentially the same way: /əˈmjuzɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MYOO-zing.
What does amusing mean?
- present participle and gerund of amuse How to pronounce amuse
- Entertaining.“The film has some amusing moments, but it is unlikely to make you laugh out loud.”
- Funny, hilarious.
Where does amusing come from?
By surface analysis, amuse + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with amusing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of amusing.
Questions about saying amusing
How do you pronounce amusing?
Say uh-MYOO-zing. The American pronunciation is /əˈmjuzɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amusing?
Amusing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOO). Broken into parts: uh · MYOO · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say amusing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmjuzɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.