American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'usurped' in American English

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Pronunciation of "usurped"

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Simple pronunciation
yoo-serpt
IPA transcription
/ˌjuˈsɚpt̚/
Word frequency
33,348th

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What does "usurped" mean?

  1. to take someone's power or property by force

Examples of "usurped" in a sentence

  • The rebel leader usurped the throne.
  • The villain plotted to usurp the king's power.
  • The dictator usurped control of the government.

How common is "usurped"?

Usurped is the 33,348th most common word in English.

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