How to Pronounce Sumptuary

To pronounce "sumptuary", say SUMPT-uary — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsʌm(p)tjʊəɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈsʌm(p)tjʊəɹi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sumptuary”

"sumptuary" has 2 syllables: sumpt-uary.

What does sumptuary mean?

adjective

  1. Relating to expense; regulating expense or expenditure.
  2. (of a law, regulation, etc.) Intended to restrain or limit the expenditure of citizens in apparel, food, furniture, etc.; to regulate the prices of commodities and the wages of labor; or to forbid or restrict the use of certain articles, as of luxurious apparel.

Related words

restrictivevoluptuaryconsumptiveextortionarysybariticconsumptionalepicurioussybaritical

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sumptuary"?▾

"Sumptuary" has 2 syllables: sumpt · uary.

What is the IPA transcription of "sumptuary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sumptuary" is /ˈsʌm(p)tjʊəɹi/.

What does "sumptuary" mean?▾

Sumptuary: Relating to expense; regulating expense or expenditure.

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