How to pronounce pulverulent
Say it like pul-VAIR-yuh-lunt. Pulverulent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAIR).
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- pul
- VAIR
- yuh
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pulverulent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- VAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuhKeep 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 pulverulent
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pul-VAIR-yuh-lunt.
What does pulverulent mean?
- Consisting of, covered with, or disintegrating into a fine powder; powdery; dusty.
Where does pulverulent come from?
From Latin pulverulentus, from pulvis (“dust”).
Questions about saying pulverulent
How do you pronounce pulverulent?
Say pul-VAIR-yuh-lunt. The American pronunciation is /pʌlˈvɛrjələnt/. In British English it is /pʌlˈvɛəjələnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pulverulent?
Pulverulent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAIR). Broken into parts: pul · VAIR · yuh · lunt.
Is pulverulent pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pʌlˈvɛəjələnt/ (pul-VAIR-yuh-lunt).