How to pronounce ussun
Say it like UHS-un. Ussun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHS).
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- UHS
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ussun pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ussun
American and British speakers say ussun in essentially the same way: /ˈʌsən/ in the US and /ˈʌsən/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHS-un.
What does ussun mean?
- Someone on the same side of the Northern Irish sectarian divide (from the speaker's perspective).
Where does ussun come from?
Eye dialect of us ones (“we; us”, dialectal), as a reference to us versus them (“a state of opposition between two groups, mostly based on group membership”), in mock imitation of a stereotypical parochial sectarian.
Questions about saying ussun
How do you pronounce ussun?
Say UHS-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌsən/. In British English it is /ˈʌsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ussun?
Ussun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHS). Broken into parts: UHS · un.
Do Americans and Brits say ussun the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌsən/ and the British form is /ˈʌsən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.