How to pronounce pus
Say it like PUHS. Pus is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PUHS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of pus
American and British speakers say pus in essentially the same way: /pʌs/ in the US and /pʌs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHS.
What does pus mean?
- A whitish-yellow or yellow substance composed primarily of dead white blood cells and dead pyogenic bacteria, normally found in regions of bacterial infection.“Pus was seeping out of the wound.”
- To emit pus.
Where does pus come from?
From Middle English pus (15th c.), a borrowing from Latin pus (“pus”).
Words that rhyme with pus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pus.
Questions about saying pus
How do you pronounce pus?
Say PUHS. The American pronunciation is /pʌs/. In British English it is /pʌs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pus?
Pus is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PUHS.
Do Americans and Brits say pus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pʌs/ and the British form is /pʌs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.