How to pronounce luxuriate
Say it like lug-ZHUUR-ee-ayt. Luxuriate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZHUUR).
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- lug
- ZHUUR
- ee
- ayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luxuriate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lugKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ZHUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- aytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of luxuriate
American and British speakers say luxuriate in essentially the same way: /lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/ in the US and /lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: lug-ZHUUR-ee-ayt.
What does luxuriate mean?
- To enjoy luxury, to indulge.“Luxuriate in the wonderful service of our five-star hotel.”
- To be luxuriant; to grow exuberantly.
Where does luxuriate come from?
First attested in 1621; borrowed from Latin lūxuriātus, perfect passive participle of lūxuriō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Words that rhyme with luxuriate
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Questions about saying luxuriate
How do you pronounce luxuriate?
Say lug-ZHUUR-ee-ayt. The American pronunciation is /lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/. In British English it is /lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in luxuriate?
Luxuriate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZHUUR). Broken into parts: lug · ZHUUR · ee · ayt.
Do Americans and Brits say luxuriate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/ and the British form is /lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.