Unused

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ÊŒnˈjuːzd/, /ÊŒnˈjuːst/
• US IPA: /ÊŒnˈjuzd/, /ÊŒnˈjust/
• Rhymes: -uːzd, -uːst

Usage notes

The second pronunciation () is used for the "not accustomed" sense (especially in informal speech), and is a devoicing of the terminal to under the influence of the of the following to. In very informal situations the final stop is often elided completely, leading to the pronunciation of "unused to" as a single word . In formal speech the second () pronunciation is frequently proscribed in favour of the fully voiced () pronunciation, which is acceptable for either sense and is normally used for the "not used" sense in all registers.

Full definition of unused

Adjective

1. not usedI have two unused vouchers for a free meal.
2. not accustomedI am unused to the dark nights of the countryside.

Anagrams

• unsued