How to Pronounce Reuse

To pronounce "reuse", say REUS-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ɹiːˈjuːs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ɹiːˈjuːs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “reuse”

"reuse" has 2 syllables: reus-e. It rhymes with induce and obtuse, if that helps it stick.

What does reuse mean?

noun

The act of salvaging or in some manner restoring a discarded item to yield something usable.
The act of using again, or in another place.
“Code reuse can save programmers a lot of typing.”

verb

To use again something that is considered past its usefulness (usually for something else).
“The students reused empty plastic bottles in their science experiment.”
To use again, or in another place.

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Words that rhyme with reuse

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

induce obtuse produce nous use abstruse deduce reduce peruse recluse douce abuse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "reuse"?▾

"Reuse" has 2 syllables: reus · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "reuse"?▾

The IPA transcription of "reuse" is /ɹiːˈjuːs/.

What does "reuse" mean?▾

Reuse: The act of salvaging or in some manner restoring a discarded item to yield something usable.

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