How to Pronounce "extravagances"
word
ɛkˈstɹævəɡəns
ek-STRA-vuh-guhns
ɛkstɹˈævəɡənsɪz
ek-struh-AV-uh-guhn-siz
Definition
Extravagances are things people buy or do that are much more expensive or luxurious than necessary, often showing great waste or excess.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɛkˈstɹævəɡəns
British English
ɛkstɹˈævəɡənsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ek-STRA-vuh-guhns
UK
ek-struh-AV-uh-guhn-siz
Listen in Context
His shopping trips are always full of extravagances.
The party had many extravagances, like gold decorations.
We can't afford such extravagances right now.
She indulges in extravagances from time to time, like designer bags.