How to pronounce disuse
Say it like dih-SYOOS. Disuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYOOS).
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- dih
- SYOOS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disuse 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.
- SYOOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of disuse
American and British speakers say disuse in essentially the same way: /dɪˈsjus/ in the US and /dɪˈsjuːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SYOOS.
What does disuse mean?
- The state of not being used; neglect.“The garden fell into disuse and became overgrown.”
- To cease the use of.
Where does disuse come from?
From Old French desuser, equivalent to dis- + use.
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Words that rhyme with disuse
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Questions about saying disuse
How do you pronounce disuse?
Say dih-SYOOS. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsjus/. In British English it is /dɪˈsjuːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disuse?
Disuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYOOS). Broken into parts: dih · SYOOS.
Do Americans and Brits say disuse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈsjus/ and the British form is /dɪˈsjuːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.