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How to Pronounce "extravagant"

word

/ɛkˈstɹævəɡənt/
ek-STRAV-uh-guhnt
/ɛkstɹˈævəɡənt/
ek-struh-AV-uh-guhnt

Definition

Spending or using much more than necessary, especially money, time, or resources. It can also describe something very elaborate or over-the-top.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ɛkˈstɹævəɡənt/

British English

/ɛkstɹˈævəɡənt/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

ek-STRAV-uh-guhnt

UK

ek-struh-AV-uh-guhnt

Listen in Context

She bought an extravagant dress for the party.

His extravagant gifts surprised everyone.

They live in an extravagant house.

Her wedding was so extravagant that people talked about it for months.