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In spoken form, the noun "abuse" is emphasized on the first syllable, with a stress on the "a" sound (uh-BUSE). The verb "abuse" is emphasized on the second syllable, with a stress on the "u" sound (uh-BYOOZ). Paying attention to the stress and pronunciation can help differentiate between the two.

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