How To Pronounce Used
used
stress changesUsed has more than one pronunciation, depending on how it is used.
Adjective, as in "used to it". It is /juːst/ in British English and /juːst/ in American English.
Past form of the verb. It is /juːzd/ in British English and /juːzd/ in American English.
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Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress (Adjective, as in "used to it")
Used has one syllable in British English.
Syllables And Stress (Past form of the verb)
Used has one syllable in British English.
Words That Rhyme With Used
Questions About Used
How do you pronounce used in British English?
Adjective, as in "used to it", /juːst/. Past form of the verb, /juːzd/.
How do you pronounce used in American English?
Adjective, as in "used to it", /juːst/. Past form of the verb, /juːzd/.
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