Pronunciation

How to pronounce “usual

“usual” is pronounced /juːʒuːəl/ — 3 syllables.
The sound

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usual

/juːʒuːəl/

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3 syllables. Stress the 'juːʒ' part (say it longer and louder) and let the others relax — unstressed vowels often soften to a lazy /ə/.
Meaning

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

grew the usual vegetables

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