How many syllables in misused?
Syllables in misused
2
mis·used
Misused has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say misused
| Pronunciation | /mɪsˈjuzd/ 2 syllables, mis-USED · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say misused slowly and listen for each vowel sound: mis, used. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with misused
- used
- refused
- confused
- accused
- abused
- unused
- amused
- fused
- bruised
- infused
- excused
- reused
- cruised
- overused
- diffused
- mused
Questions
- How many syllables are in misused?
- Misused has two syllables.
- How do you divide misused into syllables?
- Misused divides as mis-used.
- Which syllable is stressed in misused?
- The second syllable (mis-USED).