English pronunciation · Words Starting with D
Deluxe Pronunciation
Deluxe is pronounced duh-LUHKS, IPA /dəˈləks/.
duh-LUHKS
US /dəˈləks/ · UK /dɪˈlʌks/
Syllables: duh · LUHKS (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adjective: Of a higher quality or with more features than the standard version.
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Deluxe in a Sentence
- We upgraded to a deluxe room with a view of the harbour.
- The deluxe edition comes with an extra disc.
- A deluxe model costs about a third more.
Common Mispronunciations of Deluxe
Not DEE-luks
Drive the voice into the second syllable, LUHKS, and let the opening stay weak. French built this phrase and put the weight on the noun.
Not duh-LOOKS
American speakers usually say LUHKS, rhyming with ducks, while LOOKS is heard in Britain. Both circulate, but LUHKS is the wider default.
Tip: It comes from the French de luxe, meaning of luxury, which is why English keeps the x as a ks cluster rather than softening it.
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