How to pronounce elucubrate
Say it like ih-LOO-kyuh-brayt. Elucubrate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- ih
- LOO
- kyuh
- brayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elucubrate 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.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- braytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of elucubrate
American and British speakers say elucubrate in essentially the same way: /ɪˈlukjʊbreɪt/ in the US and /ɪˈluːkjʊbreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LOO-kyuh-brayt.
What does elucubrate mean?
- To solve, write or compose by working studiously at night; to study.
Where does elucubrate come from?
From the past participle of Latin elucubrare (“compose by lamplight”).
Questions about saying elucubrate
How do you pronounce elucubrate?
Say ih-LOO-kyuh-brayt. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlukjʊbreɪt/. In British English it is /ɪˈluːkjʊbreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elucubrate?
Elucubrate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: ih · LOO · kyuh · brayt.
Do Americans and Brits say elucubrate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈlukjʊbreɪt/ and the British form is /ɪˈluːkjʊbreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.