How to pronounce reused
Say it like ree-OOZD. Reused has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OOZD).
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- ree
- OOZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reused 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.
- OOZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of reused
American and British speakers say reused in essentially the same way: /riˈuzd/ in the US and /riˈuːzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-OOZD.
What does reused mean?
- simple past and past participle of reuse How to pronounce reuse
Words that rhyme with reused
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reused.
Questions about saying reused
How do you pronounce reused?
Say ree-OOZD. The American pronunciation is /riˈuzd/. In British English it is /riˈuːzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reused?
Reused has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OOZD). Broken into parts: ree · OOZD.
Do Americans and Brits say reused the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈuzd/ and the British form is /riˈuːzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.