How to pronounce usucapion
Say it like yoo-zyuh-KAY-pee-un. Usucapion has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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- yoo
- zyuh
- KAY
- pee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Usucapion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of usucapion
American and British speakers say usucapion in essentially the same way: /ˌjuzjʊˈkeɪpiən/ in the US and /ˌjuːzjʊˈkeɪpiən/ in the UK.
British respelling: yoo-zyuh-KAY-pee-un.
What does usucapion mean?
- The acquisition of right or title to an object by means of the passage of time. The common law analogue is adverse possession.
Where does usucapion come from?
From Latin usucapio, usucapionis (“to acquire by prescription”).
Questions about saying usucapion
How do you pronounce usucapion?
Say yoo-zyuh-KAY-pee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌjuzjʊˈkeɪpiən/. In British English it is /ˌjuːzjʊˈkeɪpiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in usucapion?
Usucapion has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: yoo · zyuh · KAY · pee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say usucapion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌjuzjʊˈkeɪpiən/ and the British form is /ˌjuːzjʊˈkeɪpiən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.