YOO-zurz
/ˈjuzɚz/
users is pronounced YOO-zurz (/ˈjuzɚz/). Users is a plural noun referring to people who use a product or service. It is often pronounced with a clear two-syllable cadence ( U-sers ), though in rapid speech the second syllable may be reduced. The term is common in tech, marketing, and research contexts and is frequently paired with verbs like “are,” “want,” or “need.” The plural form follows regular English pluralization rules.
Users is a plural noun referring to people who use a product or service. It is often pronounced with a clear two-syllable cadence ( U-sers ), though in rapid speech the second syllable may be reduced. The term is common in tech, marketing, and research contexts and is frequently paired with verbs like “are,” “want,” or “need.” The plural form follows regular English pluralization rules.
"The platform collects anonymized data from its active users."
"Industry reports show how users interact with new features during beta testing."
"Users might prefer a mobile app that offers offline access."
Pronounce it as /ˈjuː.zɚz/ (US) or /ˈjuː.zəs/ (UK/AU). Start with a tense, long /uː/ in the first syllable, then a light /z/ in the second, and end with an /ɚ/ (US) or /ə/ (UK/AU) plus /z/ for the plural ending. Keep the stress on the first syllable: U-sers. Tip: avoid an extra vowel before the final z; the second syllable should be short and clipped.
Common mistakes: misplacing stress (producing /ˈjuː.zɜːrz/ with the second syllable stressed), adding an extra syllable in the second part (saying /ˈjuː.zɜː.rɪz/), or pronouncing the final as /zɪz/ rather than a clean /z/ after a schwa. Correction: keep primary stress on first syllable /ˈjuː/ and use a short, lax /z/ then a reduced vowel /ə/ or /ɚ/ before the final /z/: /ˈjuː.zɚz/ or /ˈjuː.zəs/. Practice with minimal pairs to stabilize the vowel quality.
US: /ˈjuː.zɚz/ with rhotic /ɚ/ in the final syllable and a clearer vowel in the first syllable. UK: /ˈjuː.zəs/ with non-rhoticity (no rhotic ending) and a shorter, more centralized final vowel; AU: similar to UK but with slightly more vowel length in some speakers and a flatter /ə/ in the final syllable. Focus on rhoticity in US vs non-rhotic UK/AU and ensure the final vowel quality aligns with the accent.
Difficulties arise from the quick transition from a long /uː/ to a voiced /z/ in the second syllable, then the final schwa-like vowel in non-rhotic accents. The cluster /zərz/ can blur in fast speech, and many speakers reduce the second syllable to /z/ or /zə/ quickly, causing confusion about the final consonant. Emphasize the clean /ˈjuː/ onset and the distinct /z/ and final /z/ for accuracy.
Is there a subtle difference between pronouncing the plural ending in American English when followed by another word starting with a consonant, like 'users today' where the /z/ may assimilate? In careful speech you’ll keep /ˈjuː.zɚz/ and allow the following word to begin with its own sound; in rapid speech, you may hear a smoother transition where the /z/ slightly blends, but you still maintain the main /ˈjuː/ onset and /z/ sequence to preserve intelligibility.
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The word users derives from the verb use, via Middle English usen, from Old French usage, which in turn traces to Latin usus ‘use, employment, enjoyment’ from uti ‘to use.’ The noun form “user” appeared in English around the 15th century as a person who uses something. In early modern English, “user” could refer to someone who avails themselves of a benefit or service, gradually narrowing in tech and consumer contexts to denote individuals who rely on a product or platform. By the late 20th century, especially with the rise of software and digital services, “user” became a standard term in computing, marketing, and UX research. Pluralized as “users” to discuss groups, demographics, or user bases in a variety of fields. The word’s meaning has shifted from general “beneficiary” to a more technical sense: a person who engages with an interface, tool, or system frequently enough to be studied or reported on. The first known uses in modern tech literature center on software users and later, internet platforms, where metrics like daily active users (DAU) became standard. The euphemistic and neutral tone of “user” supports its broad applicability—from practical instruction to analytical discourse about adoption, engagement, and behavior.
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