How to pronounce usurpation
Say it like yoo-ser-PAY-shun. Usurpation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAY).
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- yoo
- ser
- PAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Usurpation 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.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of usurpation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: yoo-suh-PAY-shun.
What does usurpation mean?
- The wrongful seizure of something by force, especially of sovereignty or other authority.
- Trespass onto another's property without permission.
- A taking or use without right.
Where does usurpation come from?
From Middle English usurpacioun, from Old French usurpacion, from Latin ūsurpātiō; equivalent to usurp + -ation.
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Words that rhyme with usurpation
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Questions about saying usurpation
How do you pronounce usurpation?
Say yoo-ser-PAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌjusɚˈpeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌjuːsəˈpeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in usurpation?
Usurpation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAY). Broken into parts: yoo · ser · PAY · shun.
Is usurpation 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 /ˌjuːsəˈpeɪʃən/ (yoo-suh-PAY-shun).