How to pronounce luxuries
Say it like LUHG-zhuh-reez. Luxuries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHG).
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- LUHG
- zhuh
- reez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luxuries pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of luxuries
American and British speakers say luxuries in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/ in the US and /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHG-zhuh-reez.
What does luxuries mean?
- plural of luxury How to pronounce luxury
Questions about saying luxuries
How do you pronounce luxuries?
Say LUHG-zhuh-reez. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/. In British English it is /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in luxuries?
Luxuries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHG). Broken into parts: LUHG · zhuh · reez.
Do Americans and Brits say luxuries the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/ and the British form is /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.