How to pronounce focused
Say it like FOH-kust. Focused has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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- FOH
- kust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Focused pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of focused
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOH-kust.
What does focused mean?
- being in focus or brought into focus
- (of light rays) converging on a point“focused light rays can set something afire”
- of an optical system (e.g. eye or opera glasses) adjusted to produce a clear image
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Words that rhyme with focused
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Questions about saying focused
How do you pronounce focused?
Say FOH-kust. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊkəst/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊkəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in focused?
Focused has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · kust.
Is focused pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈfəʊkəst/ (FOH-kust).
What words sound the same as focused?
Focused sounds the same as focussed in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.