To pronounce "ill-use", say ILL-us-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"ill-use" has 3 syllables: ill-us-e.
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"Ill-use" has 3 syllables: ill · us · e.
Ill-use: Bad, cruel or unkind treatment.
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