How to pronounce voluptuous
Say it like vuh-LUHP-choo-us. Voluptuous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHP).
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- vuh
- LUHP
- choo
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Voluptuous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LUHPSay 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of voluptuous
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: vuh-LUHP-tyoors.
What does voluptuous mean?
- Characterized or marked by full, generous, pleasurable sensation.“The plentiful blankets and the voluptuous pillows of the bed called out to my tired body.”
- Curvaceous and sexually attractive.“The low neckline of her bodice emphasized her plump, voluptuous figure.”
Where does voluptuous come from?
From Middle French voluptueux, from Latin voluptuōsus (“delightful”), from voluptās (“pleasure, delight”), from volup (“with pleasure”).
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Questions about saying voluptuous
How do you pronounce voluptuous?
Say vuh-LUHP-choo-us. The American pronunciation is /vəˈlʌptʃuəs/. In British English it is /vəˈlʌptjʊəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in voluptuous?
Voluptuous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUHP). Broken into parts: vuh · LUHP · choo · us.
Is voluptuous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /vəˈlʌptjʊəs/ (vuh-LUHP-tyoors).