How to pronounce usurped
Say it like yoo-SURPT. Usurped has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SURPT).
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US American/ˌjuˈsɝpt/yoo-SURPT
UK British/ˌjuːˈsɜːpt/yoo-SURPT
- yoo
- SURPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Usurped 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.
- SURPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of usurped
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: yoo-SURPT.
What does usurped mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of usurp How to pronounce usurp“The kingdom was usurped by the king's cousin.”
Questions about saying usurped
How do you pronounce usurped?
Say yoo-SURPT. The American pronunciation is /ˌjuˈsɝpt/. In British English it is /ˌjuːˈsɜːpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in usurped?
Usurped has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SURPT). Broken into parts: yoo · SURPT.
Is usurped 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 /ˌjuːˈsɜːpt/ (yoo-SURPT).