How to pronounce pullulate
Say it like PUHL-yuu-layt. Pullulate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHL).
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- PUHL
- yuu
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pullulate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- laytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of pullulate
American and British speakers say pullulate in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌljʊleɪt/ in the US and /ˈpʌljʊleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHL-yuu-layt.
What does pullulate mean?
- To multiply rapidly.
- To germinate.
- To teem with; to be filled (with).
Where does pullulate come from?
Borrowed from Latin pullulātus, perfect passive participle of pullulō (“sprout forth”), from pullulus (“a young animal, a sprout”), diminutive of pullus.
Questions about saying pullulate
How do you pronounce pullulate?
Say PUHL-yuu-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌljʊleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpʌljʊleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pullulate?
Pullulate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHL). Broken into parts: PUHL · yuu · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say pullulate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌljʊleɪt/ and the British form is /ˈpʌljʊleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.