How to pronounce focuses
Say it like FOH-kuh-siz. Focuses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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US American/ˈfoʊkəsɪz/FOH-kuh-siz
UK British/ˈfəʊkəsɪz/FOH-kuh-siz
- FOH
- kuh
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Focuses 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of focuses
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOH-kuh-siz.
What does focuses mean?
noun
- plural of focus How to pronounce focus
- third-person singular simple present indicative of focus How to pronounce focus
Questions about saying focuses
How do you pronounce focuses?
Say FOH-kuh-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊkəsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊkəsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in focuses?
Focuses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · kuh · siz.
Is focuses 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 /ˈfəʊkəsɪz/ (FOH-kuh-siz).