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usurious
Phonetic Transcription:
juːˈzjʊərɪəs
Examples:
Such rates of interest are usurious.
Shah Jahan was a stingy, usurious monarch.
The Nazis used the usurious Shylock for their propaganda.
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Common mistakes of usurious pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many speakers incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "usurious" as /juˈzʊr.i.əs/. The correct stress is on the third syllable: /juˈzjʊr.i.əs/. Tip: Focus on saying "usurious" with the emphasis on "ri."
- Vowel sound confusion: Some people pronounce the first syllable as /juˈzʊr.i.əs/, using a short "u" sound. The correct pronunciation uses a long "u": /juˈzjʊr.i.əs/. Tip: Practice saying "usurious" with a clear "u" as in "you."
- Mispronouncing "ri": A common mistake is to say "ri" as /rɪ/ instead of the correct /rɪ/. The "ri" should sound like "ree." Tip: Emphasize the "ree" sound in "usurious" for clarity.
- Ending sound: Some speakers drop the final "us" or pronounce it too softly. The correct ending is /əs/. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the ending of "usurious" clearly to avoid confusion.
- Overemphasizing syllables: Some may overemphasize the "us" and "ri" syllables, making it sound choppy. The correct flow is smoother: /juˈzjʊr.i.əs/. Tip: Practice saying "usurious" in a fluid manner to improve your pronunciation.