How to pronounce usual
Say it like YOO-zhuh-wul. Usual has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- zhuh
- wul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Usual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of usual
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: YOO-zhoorl.
What does usual mean?
- occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure“grew the usual vegetables”“the usual summer heat”
- commonly encountered“a common (or familiar) complaint”“the usual greeting”
Where does usual come from?
From Middle English usual, from Old French usuel, from Latin ūsuālis (“for use, fit for use, also of common use, customary, common, ordinary, usual”), from ūsus (“use, habit, custom”), from the past participle stem of ūtī (“to use”), possib
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Questions about saying usual
How do you pronounce usual?
Say YOO-zhuh-wul. The American pronunciation is /ˈjuʒəwəl/. In British English it is /ˈjuːʒʊəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in usual?
Usual has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · zhuh · wul.
Is usual pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈjuːʒʊəl/ (YOO-zhoorl).