To pronounce "abuse", say AB-us-e — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈbjuːs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/əˈbjuːs/
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"abuse" has 3 syllables: ab-us-e. It rhymes with induce and obtuse, if that helps it stick.
noun
“All abuse, whether physical, verbal, psychological or sexual, is bad.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Abuse" has 3 syllables: ab · us · e.
The IPA transcription of "abuse" is /əˈbjuːs/.
Abuse: Improper treatment or usage; application to a wrong or bad purpose; an unjust, corrupt or wrongful practice or custom.
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