How to Pronounce "uses"
word
/ˈjusəz/, /ˈjusɪz/, /ˈjuzəz/, /ˈjuzɪz/
YOO-siz (noun), YOO-ziz (verb)
/ˈjusəz/, /ˈjusɪz/, /ˈjuzəz/, /ˈjuzɪz/
YOO-siz (noun), YOO-ziz (verb)
Definition
As a noun, 'uses' means purposes or ways something can be used. As a verb, it is the third-person singular form of 'use' and means to take, apply, or operate something for a purpose.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈjusəz/, /ˈjusɪz/, /ˈjuzəz/, /ˈjuzɪz/
British English
/ˈjusəz/, /ˈjusɪz/, /ˈjuzəz/, /ˈjuzɪz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOO-siz (noun), YOO-ziz (verb)
UK
YOO-siz (noun), YOO-ziz (verb)
Listen in Context
She uses a pencil at school.
This tool has many uses.
My dad uses this room as an office.
He still uses that old phone, and it somehow works fine.