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.