How to pronounce jubilate
Say it like JOO-bih-layt. Jubilate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO).
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- JOO
- bih
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jubilate 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.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- laytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of jubilate
American and British speakers say jubilate in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒubɪleɪt/ in the US and /ˈdʒuːbɪleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: JOO-bih-layt.
What does jubilate mean?
- To show elation or triumph; to rejoice.
- the hundredth psalm (ninety-ninth in the Vulgate); the music to which it is set.
- A call to rejoice, outburst of joyous triumph.
Where does jubilate come from?
Either a back-formation from jubilation, or borrowed from Latin iūbilātus, perfect passive participle of iubilō (“to shout for joy”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Questions about saying jubilate
How do you pronounce jubilate?
Say JOO-bih-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒubɪleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈdʒuːbɪleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jubilate?
Jubilate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JOO). Broken into parts: JOO · bih · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say jubilate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒubɪleɪt/ and the British form is /ˈdʒuːbɪleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.