How to pronounce usufruct
Say it like YOO-zuh-fruhkt. Usufruct has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- zuh
- fruhkt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Usufruct 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.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fruhktGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of usufruct
American and British speakers say usufruct in essentially the same way: /ˈjuzəˌfrəkt/ in the US and /ˈjuːzjʊfrʌkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-zyuu-frukt.
What does usufruct mean?
- The legal right to use and derive profit or benefit from property that belongs to another person, as long as the property is not damaged.
- To use and derive profit or benefit from property that belongs to another person.
Where does usufruct come from?
From Late Latin ūsufrūctus, from ūsus + frūctus (“usage of the fruits of production”).
Questions about saying usufruct
How do you pronounce usufruct?
Say YOO-zuh-fruhkt. The American pronunciation is /ˈjuzəˌfrəkt/. In British English it is /ˈjuːzjʊfrʌkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in usufruct?
Usufruct has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · zuh · fruhkt.
Do Americans and Brits say usufruct the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjuzəˌfrəkt/ and the British form is /ˈjuːzjʊfrʌkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.