How to pronounce luxury
Say it like LUHG-zhuh-ree. Luxury has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHG).
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- LUHG
- zhuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luxury 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of luxury
American and British speakers say luxury in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌɡʒəri/ in the US and /ˈlʌkʃəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHK-shuh-ree.
What does luxury mean?
- something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
- the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive
- wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
Where does luxury come from?
From Middle English luxurie, from Old French luxurie, from Latin luxuria (“rankness, luxury”), from luxus (“extravagance, luxury”).
Questions about saying luxury
How do you pronounce luxury?
Say LUHG-zhuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌɡʒəri/. In British English it is /ˈlʌkʃəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in luxury?
Luxury has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHG). Broken into parts: LUHG · zhuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say luxury the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌɡʒəri/ and the British form is /ˈlʌkʃəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.