How to Pronounce Us

To pronounce "us", say US — one syllable, IPA /əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “us

"us" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with superfluous and thus, if that helps it stick.

What does us mean?

pronoun

  1. (personal) Me and at least one other person; the objective case of we.
  2. (chiefly with give) Me.

    Give us a look at your paper.

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Words that rhyme with us

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "us"?

"Us" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "us"?

The IPA transcription of "us" is /əs/.

What does "us" mean?

Us: (personal) Me and at least one other person; the objective case of we.

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