How to Pronounce "usurper"
word
juˈsɜɹpə(ɹ)
yoo-SUR-per
juːzˈɜːpɐ
yoo-ZUR-puh
Definition
A usurper is a person who illegally or forcefully takes someone else's position, especially a throne or power.
IPA Transcription
American English
juˈsɜɹpə(ɹ)
British English
juːzˈɜːpɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
yoo-SUR-per
UK
yoo-ZUR-puh
Listen in Context
The king was afraid of the usurper.
History books described him as a usurper.
The usurper took control of the throne.
Many saw him not as a hero, but as a usurper.