Como Pronunciar "usurped"
word
ˌjuˈsɝpt
yoo-SURPT
juːzˈɜːpt
yoo-ZURPT
Definição
Taken by force or without the right to do so, especially power, position, or property; often used to talk about someone illegitimately taking control.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˌjuˈsɝpt
Inglês Britânico
juːzˈɜːpt
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
yoo-SURPT
UK
yoo-ZURPT
Ouça em Contexto
The king's throne was usurped by his enemy.
She usurped the leader's authority.
The company's power was usurped by outsiders.
Many believed the dictator had usurped control of the country.