How to pronounce luxe
Say it like LOOKS. Luxe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce luxe. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LOOKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luxe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOOKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of luxe
American and British speakers say luxe in essentially the same way: /luks/ in the US and /luːks/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOOKS.
What does luxe mean?
- Luxury.
- Luxurious, sophisticated.
Where does luxe come from?
From French luxe, from Latin luxus.
Words that sound like luxe
- luke's
Questions about saying luxe
How do you pronounce luxe?
Say LOOKS. The American pronunciation is /luks/. In British English it is /luːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in luxe?
Luxe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LOOKS.
Do Americans and Brits say luxe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /luks/ and the British form is /luːks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as luxe?
Luxe sounds the same as luke's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.