How to Pronounce Used

To pronounce "used", say US-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /juːzd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/juːzd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “used”

"used" has 2 syllables: us-ed. It rhymes with bemused and enthused, if that helps it stick.

What does used mean?

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”

adjective

  1. That is or has or have been used.

    “The ground was littered with used syringes left behind by drug abusers.”

  2. That has or have previously been owned by someone else.

    “He bought a used car.”

Synonyms

applyemployengageutiliseutilizeexploittake advantage ofpre-ownedsecond-hand

Antonyms

unusednew

Words that rhyme with used

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bemusedenthusedconfusedsousedmusedinfusedsuffusedabusedperusedfusedrefusedamused

Related words

secondhandutilizedoldvictimizedput-uponill-usedmisusedexploited

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "used"?▾

"Used" has 2 syllables: us · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "used"?▾

The IPA transcription of "used" is /juːzd/.

What does "used" mean?▾

Used: To utilize or employ.

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