How to Pronounce Abusing

To pronounce "abusing", say AB-us-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

AB-us-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “abusing”

"abusing" has 3 syllables: ab-us-ing. It rhymes with musing and amusing, if that helps it stick.

What does abusing mean?

verb

  1. To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to use improperly; to misuse; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert

    “He abused his authority.”

  2. To injure; to maltreat; to hurt; to treat with cruelty, especially repeatedly.

Synonyms

injuremaltreatreproachrevilevilifyvituperate

Words that rhyme with abusing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

musingamusingbruisingperusingaccusingconfusingsousingcruisingdiffusingdefusingboozingchoosing

Related words

misuseill-treatmentill-treatill-usageill-userevilementmaltreatmistreat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "abusing"?▾

"Abusing" has 3 syllables: ab · us · ing.

What does "abusing" mean?▾

Abusing: To put to a wrong use; to misapply; to use improperly; to misuse; to use for a wrong purpose or end; to pervert

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