How to pronounce usurping
Say it like yoo-SUR-ping. Usurping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR).
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- yoo
- SUR
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Usurping 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.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of usurping
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: yoo-SUR-ping.
What does usurping mean?
Words that rhyme with usurping
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Questions about saying usurping
How do you pronounce usurping?
Say yoo-SUR-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˌjuˈsɝpɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌjuːˈsɜːpɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in usurping?
Usurping has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUR). Broken into parts: yoo · SUR · ping.
Is usurping 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 /ˌjuːˈsɜːpɪŋ/ (yoo-SUR-ping).