To pronounce "lavishly", say LAV-ishly — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlævɪʃli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈlævɪʃli/
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"lavishly" has 2 syllables: lav-ishly. It rhymes with slavishly, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“He was noted to entertain lavishly, throwing the biggest and best parties in town.”
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"Lavishly" has 2 syllables: lav · ishly.
The IPA transcription of "lavishly" is /ˈlævɪʃli/.
Lavishly: In a lavish manner, expending profusely.
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