How to pronounce ebullient
Say it like ib-UHL-yunt. Ebullient has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (UHL).
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- ib
- UHL
- yunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ebullient pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ibGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- UHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- yuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ebullient
American and British speakers say ebullient in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈbʌljənt/ in the US and /ˌɪˈbʌljənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ib-UHL-yunt.
What does ebullient mean?
- Enthusiastic; high-spirited.
Where does ebullient come from?
Borrowing from Latin ēbulliēns, present participle of ēbulliō (“to boil”), from bulliō (“to bubble up”) (English boil).
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Questions about saying ebullient
How do you pronounce ebullient?
Say ib-UHL-yunt. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈbʌljənt/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈbʌljənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ebullient?
Ebullient has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (UHL). Broken into parts: ib · UHL · yunt.
Do Americans and Brits say ebullient the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈbʌljənt/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈbʌljənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.