How to pronounce jubilant
Say it like JOO-buh-lunt. Jubilant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO).
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- JOO
- buh
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jubilant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jubilant
American and British speakers say jubilant in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒubələnt/ in the US and /ˈdʒuːbələnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: JOO-buh-lunt.
What does jubilant mean?
- In a state of elation.“be in jubilant mood”
Where does jubilant come from?
From Latin iubilans ("shouting for joy").
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Questions about saying jubilant
How do you pronounce jubilant?
Say JOO-buh-lunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒubələnt/. In British English it is /ˈdʒuːbələnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jubilant?
Jubilant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO). Broken into parts: JOO · buh · lunt.
Do Americans and Brits say jubilant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒubələnt/ and the British form is /ˈdʒuːbələnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.