How to pronounce adulation
Say it like aj-uh-LAY-shun. Adulation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- aj
- uh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adulation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ajGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of adulation
American and British speakers say adulation in essentially the same way: /ˌædʒəˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌædʒʊˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: aj-uu-LAY-shun.
What does adulation mean?
- Flattery; fulsome praise.“He was uncomfortable with the adulation from his fans.”
Where does adulation come from?
From French adulation, from Latin adulātio (“flattery”).
Words that rhyme with adulation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of adulation.
Questions about saying adulation
How do you pronounce adulation?
Say aj-uh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌædʒəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌædʒʊˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adulation?
Adulation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: aj · uh · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say adulation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌædʒəˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌædʒʊˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.