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Try LingUp Now!Start with 'lux', pronounce it like 'luck' (/lʌk/).
Add 'sh' sound represented by 'xu' (/ʃ/).
End with 'ry', making it sound like 'ree' (/ɚ.i/).
mispronouncing 'lux' as 'lox' (lox-u-ry)
using 'z' sound instead of 'sh' (luz-u-ry)
adding an extra syllable (lux-u-er-y)
Begin with 'lux', similar to 'luck' (/lʌk/).
Follow with 'sh' sound using 'xu' (/ʃə/).
Finish with 'ry', pronounced like 'ree' (/r.i/).
mispronouncing 'lux' as 'lox' (lox-u-ry)
using 'z' sound instead of 'sh' (luz-u-ry)
adding an extra syllable (lux-u-er-y)
It's a common rule in English that 'xu' can sound like 'sh'.
No, the 'r' is pronounced, especially in American English.
The 'ry' makes an 'ee' sound to complete the word.
A state of great comfort or elegance.
/lʌɡˈʒʊr.i.əs/
Very comfortable and expensive
/dɪˈlʌks/
Of special elegance, luxury, or fineness
/lʌɡˈʒʊr.i.eɪt/
To enjoy oneself without limitation
Different vowel sound in 'luxurious' (/lʌɡˈʒʊr.i.əs/ vs /ˈlʌk.ʃɚ.i/).
Different starting sound in 'deluxe' (/d/ vs /l/).
Extra syllable in 'luxuriate' (lux-u-ri-ate vs lux-u-ry).
For 'sh' sound, lips should be rounded and tongue should not touch teeth.
Ensure the 'ry' is pronounced clearly to avoid sounding incomplete.
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