How to pronounce misused
Say it like mih-SYOOZD. Misused has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYOOZD).
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- mih
- SYOOZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misused pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SYOOZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of misused
American and British speakers say misused in essentially the same way: /mɪˈsjuzd/ in the US and /mɪˈsjuːzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-SYOOZD.
What does misused mean?
- Used in an incorrect or inappropriate manner.“The oft misused word didn't mean what he thought it meant, but everyone else misunderstood it too.”
- simple past and past participle of misuse How to pronounce misuse
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Words that rhyme with misused
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Questions about saying misused
How do you pronounce misused?
Say mih-SYOOZD. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈsjuzd/. In British English it is /mɪˈsjuːzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misused?
Misused has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYOOZD). Broken into parts: mih · SYOOZD.
Do Americans and Brits say misused the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈsjuzd/ and the British form is /mɪˈsjuːzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.