How to pronounce jubilation
Say it like joo-buh-LAY-shun. Jubilation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- joo
- buh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jubilation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay 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 jubilation
American and British speakers say jubilation in essentially the same way: /ˌdʒubəˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌdʒuːbəˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: joo-buh-LAY-shun.
What does jubilation mean?
- A triumphant shouting of great happiness; rejoicing, especially as celebratory outbursts; a feeling of joyous exultation.“I knew it had been a victory when I heard the jubilations coming from that neighborhood.”
Where does jubilation come from?
From Old French jubilacion, from Latin iūbilātiō (“a shouting for joy”).
Words that rhyme with jubilation
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Questions about saying jubilation
How do you pronounce jubilation?
Say joo-buh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒubəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdʒuːbəˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jubilation?
Jubilation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: joo · buh · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say jubilation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdʒubəˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdʒuːbəˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.