How to pronounce sumptuous
Say it like SUHMPCH-wus. Sumptuous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHMPCH).
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- SUHMPCH
- wus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sumptuous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHMPCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- wusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sumptuous
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: SUHMP-choo-us.
What does sumptuous mean?
- Extremely costly; suggesting great expense.
- Magnificent, luxurious, splendid.“sumptuous feast”
Where does sumptuous come from?
From Middle French sumptueux, from Latin sumptuōsus, from sūmptus (“cost, charge, expense”), from sumō (“to take”) + -tus (noun formation suffix).
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Questions about saying sumptuous
How do you pronounce sumptuous?
Say SUHMPCH-wus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌmptʃwəs/. In British English it is /ˈsʌmptʃuəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sumptuous?
Sumptuous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHMPCH). Broken into parts: SUHMPCH · wus.
Is sumptuous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈsʌmptʃuəs/ (SUHMP-choo-us).