How to Pronounce Luxury

To pronounce "luxury", say LUX-ury — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlʌk.ʃə.ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈlʌk.ʃə.ɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “luxury”

"luxury" has 2 syllables: lux-ury.

What does luxury mean?

noun

  1. Very wealthy and comfortable surroundings.
  2. Something desirable but expensive.

adjective

  1. Very expensive
  2. Not essential but desirable and enjoyable and indulgent.

Antonyms

necessity

Related words

luxeopulenceluxuriousnesssumptuositysumptuousnessdeluxelavishnesselegant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "luxury"?▾

"Luxury" has 2 syllables: lux · ury.

What is the IPA transcription of "luxury"?▾

The IPA transcription of "luxury" is /ˈlʌk.ʃə.ɹi/.

What does "luxury" mean?▾

Luxury: Very wealthy and comfortable surroundings.

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