How to pronounce usedness
Say it like YOOZD-nus. Usedness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOOZD).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce usedness. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- YOOZD
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Usedness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of usedness
American and British speakers say usedness in essentially the same way: /ˈjuzdnəs/ in the US and /ˈjuːzdnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOOZD-nus.
What does usedness mean?
- The quality of being used, or having been used.
Where does usedness come from?
From used + -ness.
Questions about saying usedness
How do you pronounce usedness?
Say YOOZD-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈjuzdnəs/. In British English it is /ˈjuːzdnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in usedness?
Usedness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOOZD). Broken into parts: YOOZD · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say usedness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjuzdnəs/ and the British form is /ˈjuːzdnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.