How to Pronounce "presumptuous"
word
/pɹɪˈzəmptʃəwəs/
pri-ZUMP-choo-uhs
/pɹɪsˈʌmptʃuːəs/
pri-SUMP-choo-uhs
Definition
Someone who is presumptuous acts as if they have a right to do something without permission or acts too confident in a rude or disrespectful way.
IPA Transcription
American English
/pɹɪˈzəmptʃəwəs/
British English
/pɹɪsˈʌmptʃuːəs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pri-ZUMP-choo-uhs
UK
pri-SUMP-choo-uhs
Listen in Context
It's presumptuous to assume you are invited.
Don't be presumptuous and take things without asking.
Her presumptuous question surprised everyone.
I hope I'm not being presumptuous, but may I offer some advice?