How to pronounce pullulation
Say it like puhl-yuu-LAY-shun. Pullulation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- puhl
- yuu
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pullulation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- 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 pullulation
American and British speakers say pullulation in essentially the same way: /ˌpʌljʊˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌpʌljʊˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: puhl-yuu-LAY-shun.
What does pullulation mean?
- A teeming, swarming, or multiplying.
Where does pullulation come from?
From pullulate + -ion.
Words that rhyme with pullulation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pullulation.
Questions about saying pullulation
How do you pronounce pullulation?
Say puhl-yuu-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌpʌljʊˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌpʌljʊˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pullulation?
Pullulation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: puhl · yuu · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say pullulation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpʌljʊˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌpʌljʊˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.