How to pronounce usurp
usurp
/juːˈsɜːp/
2 syllables, stress on the second
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Usurp, sound by sound
| /j/as in yes | Tongue high and forward, as for a very short “ee”. |
| /uː/as in food | A long “oo” with rounded lips. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
| /ɜː/as in bird | Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound. |
| /p/as in pen | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
More words with the /ɜː/ sound
- xavier/ˈzeɪvjər/
- worcestershire/ˈwʊstərʃər/
- zephyr/ˈzefər/
- hermes/ˈhɜːmiːz/
- xerxes/ˈzɜːksiːz/
- hyperbole/haɪˈpɜːbəliː/
- water/ˈwɔːtər/
- azure/ˈæʒər/
- uruguay/ˈjɜːəgweɪ/
- flour/ˈflaʊər/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce usurp?
Usurp is pronounced /juːˈsɜːp/ in American English.
How many syllables are in usurp?
Usurp has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in usurp?
The second syllable: /juːˈsɜːp/.