How to pronounce ebullition
Say it like ee-buh-LISH-un. Ebullition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LISH).
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- ee
- buh
- LISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ebullition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ebullition
American and British speakers say ebullition in essentially the same way: /ˌibəˈlɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌiːbəˈlɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ee-buh-LISH-un.
What does ebullition mean?
- The act of boiling.
- A sudden emotional outburst.
Where does ebullition come from?
From Old French ebullition, from Latin ēbullītiō, from ēbulliō (“to boil”).
Words that rhyme with ebullition
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ebullition.
Questions about saying ebullition
How do you pronounce ebullition?
Say ee-buh-LISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌibəˈlɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌiːbəˈlɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ebullition?
Ebullition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LISH). Broken into parts: ee · buh · LISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say ebullition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌibəˈlɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌiːbəˈlɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.