How to pronounce using
Say it like YOO-zing. Using has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
- YOO
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Using 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of using
American and British speakers say using in essentially the same way: /ˈjuzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈjuːzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-zing.
What does using mean?
- an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)“capitalistic exploitation of the working class”“paying Blacks less and charging them more is a form of victimization”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with using
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of using.
Questions about saying using
How do you pronounce using?
Say YOO-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈjuzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈjuːzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in using?
Using has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say using the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjuzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈjuːzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.