How to pronounce misusing
Say it like mih-SYOO-zing. Misusing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYOO).
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- mih
- SYOO
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misusing 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.
- SYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of misusing
American and British speakers say misusing in essentially the same way: /mɪˈsjuzɪŋ/ in the US and /mɪˈsjuːzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-SYOO-zing.
What does misusing mean?
- present participle and gerund of misuse How to pronounce misuse
Words that rhyme with misusing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misusing.
Questions about saying misusing
How do you pronounce misusing?
Say mih-SYOO-zing. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈsjuzɪŋ/. In British English it is /mɪˈsjuːzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misusing?
Misusing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SYOO). Broken into parts: mih · SYOO · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say misusing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈsjuzɪŋ/ and the British form is /mɪˈsjuːzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.