How to Pronounce Yous

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

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Syllable

4

Letters

/juːz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “yous”

"yous" 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: use — easy to mix up when writing.

What does yous mean?

verb

  1. To address (a person) using the pronoun you (in the past, especially to use you rather than thou, when you was considered more formal).

pronoun

  1. You (plural).
  2. You (singular).

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Words that rhyme with yous

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

induceobtuseproducenoususeabstrusededucereducereclusedouceabuseloose

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "yous"?▾

"Yous" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "yous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "yous" is /juːz/.

What does "yous" mean?▾

Yous: To address (a person) using the pronoun you (in the past, especially to use you rather than thou, when you was considered more formal).

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