how to pronounce usury

/ˈjuʒɚiː/

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usury is pronounced in three syllables

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meanings of usury

noun:

The practice of lending money at such rates.
An exorbitant rate of interest, in excess of any legal rates or at least immorally.
The practice of lending money at interest.

usury frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word usury occurs in english on average 0.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.