How to Pronounce Use

To pronounce "use", say USE — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “use”

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

Sounds exactly like: yous — easy to mix up when writing.

What does use mean?

noun

  1. The act of using.

    “The use of torture has been condemned by the United Nations.”

  2. The act of consuming alcohol or narcotics.

verb

  1. To utilize or employ.
  2. To accustom; to habituate. (Now common only in participial form. Uses the same pronunciation as the noun; see usage notes.)

    “soldiers who are used to hardships and danger”

Synonyms

employmentnaitnoteusagebenefitgoodapplyemployengageutilise

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Words that rhyme with use

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

induceobtuseproducenousabstrusededucereducereclusedouceabuseloosediffuse

Related words

utilisationutiliseapplyfunctionutilizepracticeutilizationpurpose

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "use"?▾

"Use" has one syllable.

What does "use" mean?▾

Use: The act of using.

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