How to pronounce usurer
Say it like YOO-zhuh-rer. Usurer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- zhuh
- rer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Usurer 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.
- rerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of usurer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YOO-zhuh-ruh.
What does usurer mean?
- A person who loans money to others and charges interest, particularly at an exorbitant, exploitative, or illegal rate.
Where does usurer come from?
Anglo-Norman, from Old French usurier, Latin ūsūra (“interest”).
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Questions about saying usurer
How do you pronounce usurer?
Say YOO-zhuh-rer. The American pronunciation is /ˈjuʒərər/. In British English it is /ˈjuːʒərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in usurer?
Usurer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · zhuh · rer.
Is usurer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈjuːʒərə/ (YOO-zhuh-ruh).