How to pronounce unused
Say it like uh-NYOOZD. Unused has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOOZD).
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- uh
- NYOOZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unused pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NYOOZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of unused
American and British speakers say unused in essentially the same way: /əˈnjuzd/ in the US and /ʌˈnjuːzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NYOOZD.
What does unused mean?
- not yet used or soiled“a fresh shirt”“a fresh sheet of paper”
- not yet put into use“we bought an unused car for a change”
- not in active use“the machinery sat idle during the strike”“idle hands”
Where does unused come from?
From un- + used.
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Words that rhyme with unused
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Questions about saying unused
How do you pronounce unused?
Say uh-NYOOZD. The American pronunciation is /əˈnjuzd/. In British English it is /ʌˈnjuːzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unused?
Unused has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOOZD). Broken into parts: uh · NYOOZD.
Do Americans and Brits say unused the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnjuzd/ and the British form is /ʌˈnjuːzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.