How to pronounce reusable
Say it like ree-OO-zuh-bul. Reusable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OO).
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- ree
- OO
- zuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reusable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reusable
American and British speakers say reusable in essentially the same way: /riˈuzəbəl/ in the US and /riˈuːzəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-OO-zuh-bul.
What does reusable mean?
- Able to be used again; especially after salvaging or special treatment or processing
- (of a program) Able to be executed by several tasks without being reloaded; either reentrant or serially reusable
- Any product, such as a diaper, that is not disposable but can be used more than once.
Where does reusable come from?
From reuse + -able.
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Words that rhyme with reusable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reusable.
Questions about saying reusable
How do you pronounce reusable?
Say ree-OO-zuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /riˈuzəbəl/. In British English it is /riˈuːzəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reusable?
Reusable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OO). Broken into parts: ree · OO · zuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say reusable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈuzəbəl/ and the British form is /riˈuːzəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.