How to pronounce deluxe
Say it like duh-LUHKS. Deluxe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHKS).
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- duh
- LUHKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deluxe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LUHKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of deluxe
American and British speakers say deluxe in essentially the same way: /dəˈlʌks/ in the US and /dɪˈlʌks/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-LUHKS.
What does deluxe mean?
- ostentatiously rich and superior in quality“a princely sum”“gilded dining rooms”
- elegant and sumptuous“a deluxe car”“luxe accommodations”
Where does deluxe come from?
Borrowed from French de luxe (“of luxury”), from Latin luxus (“excess”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with deluxe
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Questions about saying deluxe
How do you pronounce deluxe?
Say duh-LUHKS. The American pronunciation is /dəˈlʌks/. In British English it is /dɪˈlʌks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deluxe?
Deluxe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHKS). Broken into parts: duh · LUHKS.
Do Americans and Brits say deluxe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈlʌks/ and the British form is /dɪˈlʌks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.