How to pronounce diffused
Say it like dih-FYOOZD. Diffused has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOOZD).
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- dih
- FYOOZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diffused pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FYOOZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of diffused
American and British speakers say diffused in essentially the same way: /dɪˈfjuzd/ in the US and /dɪˈfjuːzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FYOOZD.
What does diffused mean?
- simple past and past participle of diffuse How to pronounce diffuse
- Having spread widely.
Words that rhyme with diffused
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of diffused.
Questions about saying diffused
How do you pronounce diffused?
Say dih-FYOOZD. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfjuzd/. In British English it is /dɪˈfjuːzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diffused?
Diffused has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOOZD). Broken into parts: dih · FYOOZD.
Do Americans and Brits say diffused the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈfjuzd/ and the British form is /dɪˈfjuːzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.