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Move to 'ver', saying /vər/ with a relaxed tongue.
End with 'use', pronounced /juːs/ with a long 'u' sound.
ov-er-yooz (incorrect 'in-er-yoo' sound)
ov'r-use (dropping the 'er' sound)
o-va-use (incorrect 'o' sound)
Start with 'o', pronounced as /əʊ/ with relaxed lips.
Move to 'ver', pronounced /və/ with a soft schwa.
End with 'use', pronounced /juːs/ with a long 'u' sound.
o-va-yooz (incorrect 'o' sound and 'in-er-yoo' sound)
o-v'er-yooz (incorrect stress and intonation)
o-va-use (incorrect 'o' sound)
In both American and British English, the 'u' is pronounced as a long /juː/.
The primary stress is on the second syllable 'use'.
In American English, yes. In British English, it is not pronounced clearly.
To use something too much.
/juːs/
Employ or utilize.
/ˈjuːzər/
A person who uses something.
/ˈjuːzəbl/
Fit or convenient for use.
Different starting syllable and stress placement.
Added 'r' changes syllabic emphasis.
Difference in ending 'able' vs. 'use'.
Ensure the primary stress is on 'use' to sound natural.
Focus on tongue tension during the long /juː/ sound for clarity.
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