how to pronounce voluptuous

/vəˈlʌptʃəwəs/

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voluptuous is pronounced in four syllables

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An example use of voluptuous in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… Sicilian type of voluptuous woman you go …”

meanings of voluptuous

adjective:

Suggestive of or characterized by full, generous, pleasurable sensation.
Curvaceous and sexually attractive.

voluptuous frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word voluptuous occurs in english on average 0.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.