How to Pronounce "usher"
word
/ˈəʃɝ/
UH-shur
/ˈʌʃɐ/
UH-shuh
Definition
An "usher" is a person who shows people to their seats, especially at events like movies or weddings. It can also mean to start or lead something new in a formal or figurative sense.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈəʃɝ/
British English
/ˈʌʃɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UH-shur
UK
UH-shuh
Listen in Context
The usher helped us find our seats at the theater.
He worked as an usher at weddings on weekends.
The new law will usher in major changes for schools.
Please follow the usher to your seats.