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usurped
Phonetic Transcription:
juːˈzɜːp
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Common mistakes of usurped pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "u-SURPed" instead of the correct "u-SURPed" (ˈjuː.zɜrpt in US, ˈjuː.zɜːpt in UK). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Many people mispronounce the first syllable, saying "yoo-sirpt" instead of "yoo-zurpt" (ˈjuː.zɜrpt in US, ˈjuː.zɜːpt in UK). Tip: Focus on the "z" sound in the first syllable.
- Ending sound mispronunciation: Some tend to drop the final "t" sound, pronouncing it as "usurped" with a softer ending. The correct pronunciation is "usurped" with a clear "t" (ˈjuː.zɜrpt in US, ˈjuː.zɜːpt in UK). Tip: Practice emphasizing the final "t" to enhance clarity.
- Syllable count error: Learners may mistakenly pronounce "usurped" as having three syllables, saying "u-sur-pt". The correct pronunciation has only two syllables: "u-surpt" (ˈjuː.zɜrpt in US, ˈjuː.zɜːpt in UK). Tip: Break it down into two distinct syllables for accuracy.
- Misunderstanding the "u" sound: Some pronounce the first syllable as "you" instead of the correct "yoo" sound. The accurate pronunciation is "yoo-zurpt" (ˈjuː.zɜrpt in US, ˈjuː.zɜːpt in UK). Tip: Practice the "u" sound to ensure proper articulation.