How to pronounce youses
Say it like YOO-ziz. Youses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Youses 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.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of youses
American and British speakers say youses in essentially the same way: /ˈjuzɪz/ in the US and /ˈjuːzɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-ziz.
What does youses mean?
- you (plural).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying youses
How do you pronounce youses?
Say YOO-ziz. The American pronunciation is /ˈjuzɪz/. In British English it is /ˈjuːzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in youses?
Youses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · ziz.
Do Americans and Brits say youses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjuzɪz/ and the British form is /ˈjuːzɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.