How to pronounce enthused
Say it like in-THOOZD. Enthused has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THOOZD).
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- in
- THOOZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enthused pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- THOOZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of enthused
American and British speakers say enthused in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈθuzd/ in the US and /ɪnˈθuːzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-THOOZD.
What does enthused mean?
- Enthusiastic.“She doesn't seem very enthused about her aunt's birthday gift.”
- past participle of enthuse How to pronounce enthuse
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Questions about saying enthused
How do you pronounce enthused?
Say in-THOOZD. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈθuzd/. In British English it is /ɪnˈθuːzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enthused?
Enthused has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THOOZD). Broken into parts: in · THOOZD.
Do Americans and Brits say enthused the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈθuzd/ and the British form is /ɪnˈθuːzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.