How to pronounce sumptuary
Say it like SUHMP-choo-er-ee. Sumptuary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHMP).
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US American/ˈsʌmptʃuˌɛri/SUHMP-choo-er-ee
UK British/ˈsʌmptʃʊəri/SUHMP-choor-ree
- SUHMP
- choo
- er
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sumptuary 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sumptuary
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: SUHMP-choor-ree.
What does sumptuary mean?
adjective
- Relating to expenditure or expense, especially on luxury goods.
Questions about saying sumptuary
How do you pronounce sumptuary?
Say SUHMP-choo-er-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌmptʃuˌɛri/. In British English it is /ˈsʌmptʃʊəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sumptuary?
Sumptuary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHMP). Broken into parts: SUHMP · choo · er · ee.
Is sumptuary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈsʌmptʃʊəri/ (SUHMP-choor-ree).