To pronounce "ill-used", say ILL-us-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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ILL-us-ed
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"ill-used" has 3 syllables: ill-us-ed.
verb
"Ill-used" has 3 syllables: ill · us · ed.
Ill-used: To treat someone badly, cruelly or unkindly.
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