American English

How to pronounce usual

adjectiveB1Common word
YOOzhuhwl

/ˈju.ʒə.wl̩/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Normal or expected because it happens or is used often.

What to listen for

“Usual” has two common pronunciations: /ˈju.ʒə.wl̩/ (“YOO-zhuh-wul”) and /ˈju.ʒu.l̩/ (“YOO-zhoo-l”). You may hear either one.

Common pronunciation/ˈju.ʒə.wl̩/
Another common pronunciation/ˈju.ʒu.l̩/
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Meanings & examples

adjective

Normal or expected because it happens or is used often.

We met at our usual place.

The bus arrived at the usual time.

Common phrases & grammar

usual time · usual place · usual way · usual routine

the usual + noun

someone's usual + noun

Useful expressions

as usual

in the way that normally happens

As usual, Maria was early.

the usual

the thing someone normally chooses or orders

I'll have the usual, please.

Related words & forms

usuallyadverb meaning “in most normal situations”unusualadjective meaning “not normal or common”unusuallyadverb meaning “in a way that is not normal or common”