How to pronounce sumptuaries
Say it like SUHMP-choo-er-eez. Sumptuaries has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHMP).
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- SUHMP
- choo
- er
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sumptuaries pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- chooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- erGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sumptuaries
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: SUHMP-choor-reez.
What does sumptuaries mean?
- Things (especially luxurious or sumptuous possessions) that a person owns.
Where does sumptuaries come from?
From sumptuary (adjective) + -ies (variant of -es (suffix forming the regular plurals of nouns)).
Questions about saying sumptuaries
How do you pronounce sumptuaries?
Say SUHMP-choo-er-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌmptʃuˌɛriz/. In British English it is /ˈsʌmptʃʊəriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sumptuaries?
Sumptuaries has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHMP). Broken into parts: SUHMP · choo · er · eez.
Is sumptuaries pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈsʌmptʃʊəriz/ (SUHMP-choor-reez).