How to pronounce usurper
Say it like yoo-SUR-per. Usurper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- yoo
- SUR
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Usurper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of usurper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: yoo-ZUR-puh.
What does usurper mean?
- One who usurps.
Where does usurper come from?
From Middle English usurper, usurpour, usurpur, from Middle French usurpeur; equivalent to usurp + -er.
Questions about saying usurper
How do you pronounce usurper?
Say yoo-SUR-per. The American pronunciation is /juˈsɝpər/. In British English it is /juˈzɜːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in usurper?
Usurper has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: yoo · SUR · per.
Is usurper 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 /juˈzɜːpə/ (yoo-ZUR-puh).