How to pronounce exultation
Say it like eg-zul-TAY-shun. Exultation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- eg
- zul
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exultation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- egGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- zulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- TAYSay 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 exultation
American and British speakers say exultation in essentially the same way: /ˌɛɡzʌlˈteɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɛɡzʌlˈteɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: eg-zul-TAY-shun.
What does exultation mean?
- The act of exulting; great joy at success or victory, or at any advantage gained; rapturous delight
- Synonym of exaltation (“A flock of doves, larks or skylarks”)
Where does exultation come from?
From Middle English exultacion, from Old French exultacion, from Latin exsultātiō, exsultātiōnem.
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Words that rhyme with exultation
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Questions about saying exultation
How do you pronounce exultation?
Say eg-zul-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛɡzʌlˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɛɡzʌlˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exultation?
Exultation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: eg · zul · TAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say exultation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛɡzʌlˈteɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɛɡzʌlˈteɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.