How to Pronounce “abused

word

/əbˈjuzd/
uh-BYOOZD
/ɐbjˈuːsd/
uh-BYOOZD

IPA Transcription

American English

/əbˈjuzd/

British English

/ɐbjˈuːsd/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

uh-BYOOZD

UK

uh-BYOOZD

Listen in Context

The organization helps abused children find safe homes.

She felt lonely after being abused by her classmates.

The teacher reported that a student might have been abused at home.

Many animals are abused and need protection.