How to pronounce usages
Say it like YOO-suh-juz. Usages has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- suh
- juz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Usages pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- juzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of usages
American and British speakers say usages in essentially the same way: /ˈjusədʒəz/ in the US and /ˈjuːsədʒəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-suh-juz.
What does usages mean?
- plural of usage How to pronounce usage
Questions about saying usages
How do you pronounce usages?
Say YOO-suh-juz. The American pronunciation is /ˈjusədʒəz/. In British English it is /ˈjuːsədʒəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in usages?
Usages has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · suh · juz.
Do Americans and Brits say usages the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjusədʒəz/ and the British form is /ˈjuːsədʒəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.