To pronounce "amuse", say AM-us-e — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈmjuːz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
amuse
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/əˈmjuːz/
IPA
"amuse" has 3 syllables: am-us-e. It rhymes with peruse and abuse, if that helps it stick.
verb
“I watch these movies because they amuse me.”
“His jokes rarely fail to amuse.”
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"Amuse" has 3 syllables: am · us · e.
The IPA transcription of "amuse" is /əˈmjuːz/.
Amuse: To entertain or occupy in a pleasant manner; to stir with pleasing emotions.
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