How to pronounce reuse
Say it like ree-YOOS. Reuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YOOS).
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- ree
- YOOS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reuse 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.
- YOOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of reuse
American and British speakers say reuse in essentially the same way: /riˈjus/ in the US and /riˈjuːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-YOOS.
What does reuse mean?
- The act of salvaging or in some manner restoring a discarded item to yield something usable.
- The act of using again, or in another place.“Code reuse can save programmers a lot of typing.”
- To use again something that is considered past its usefulness (usually for something else).“The students reused empty plastic bottles in their science experiment.”
- To use again, or in another place.
Where does reuse come from?
From re- + use.
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Words that rhyme with reuse
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Questions about saying reuse
How do you pronounce reuse?
Say ree-YOOS. The American pronunciation is /riˈjus/. In British English it is /riˈjuːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reuse?
Reuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YOOS). Broken into parts: ree · YOOS.
Do Americans and Brits say reuse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈjus/ and the British form is /riˈjuːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.