How to pronounce ebullience
Say it like ih-BUUL-yuns. Ebullience has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUUL).
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- ih
- BUUL
- yuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ebullience pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BUULSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- yunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ebullience
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: ih-BUUL-ee-uns.
What does ebullience mean?
- A boiling or bubbling up; an ebullition.
- The quality of enthusiastic or lively expression of feelings and thoughts.
Where does ebullience come from?
Borrowed from Latin ēbullientem + English -ence (suffix meaning ‘having the state or condition of’).
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Questions about saying ebullience
How do you pronounce ebullience?
Say ih-BUUL-yuns. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈbʊljəns/. In British English it is /ɪˈbʊliəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ebullience?
Ebullience has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BUUL). Broken into parts: ih · BUUL · yuns.
Is ebullience pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ɪˈbʊliəns/ (ih-BUUL-ee-uns).