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usury
Definition:
(nou) an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest (nou) the act of lending money at an exorbitant rate of interest
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈjuːʒəri
Examples:
The Jews are willing to forsake usury.
Apparently, he did this to atone for the sin of usury.
Are they willing to become martyrs to eliminate the practice of usury
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Common mistakes of usury pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some speakers incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "u-SU-ry". The correct pronunciation is "ˈjuːʒ.ə.ri" in UK and "ˈjuː.zjʊ.ri" in US. Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper emphasis.
- Vowel confusion: People may mispronounce "usury" with a short "u" sound, saying "ˈʌs.jʊ.ri". The correct initial vowel sound is a long "u", as in "juː". Tip: Practice saying "you" to get the right sound.
- Omitting syllables: Some may say "US-ry", dropping the middle syllable. The full pronunciation is "ˈjuː.ʒə.ri". Tip: Break the word into parts: "ju" + "zə" + "ry" to ensure all syllables are included.
- Incorrect vowel quality: A common mistake is pronouncing the second syllable as "zoo" instead of "zə". The correct pronunciation is "ˈjuː.ʒə.ri". Tip: Remember that the second syllable should be softer and shorter.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some might say "usery" with a long "ee" sound. The proper ending is "ri" as in "ree". Tip: Focus on the "ri" sound being short and crisp, not prolonged.