How to pronounce uses
Say it like YOO-suz. Uses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uses 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.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of uses
American and British speakers say uses in essentially the same way: /ˈjusəz/ in the US and /ˈjuːsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-siz.
What does uses mean?
- plural of use How to pronounce use
- A form of equitable ownership peculiar to English law, by which one person enjoys the profits of lands, etc. whose legal title is vested in another in trust.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of use How to pronounce use
Questions about saying uses
How do you pronounce uses?
Say YOO-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈjusəz/. In British English it is /ˈjuːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uses?
Uses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say uses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjusəz/ and the British form is /ˈjuːsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.