How to pronounce usurps
Say it like yoo-SURPS. Usurps has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SURPS).
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US American/ˌjuˈsɝps/yoo-SURPS
UK British/ˌjuːˈsɜːps/yoo-SURPS
- yoo
- SURPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Usurps 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.
- SURPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of usurps
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: yoo-SURPS.
What does usurps mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of usurp How to pronounce usurp
Questions about saying usurps
How do you pronounce usurps?
Say yoo-SURPS. The American pronunciation is /ˌjuˈsɝps/. In British English it is /ˌjuːˈsɜːps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in usurps?
Usurps has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SURPS). Broken into parts: yoo · SURPS.
Is usurps 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 /ˌjuːˈsɜːps/ (yoo-SURPS).