To pronounce "amusing", say AM-us-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
amusing
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/əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
IPA
"amusing" has 3 syllables: am-us-ing. It rhymes with musing and bruising, if that helps it stick.
verb
“I watch these movies because they amuse me.”
“His jokes rarely fail to amuse.”
adjective
“The film has some amusing moments, but it is unlikely to make you laugh out loud.”
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"Amusing" has 3 syllables: am · us · ing.
The IPA transcription of "amusing" is /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/.
Amusing: To entertain or occupy in a pleasant manner; to stir with pleasing emotions.
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