How to pronounce repullulate
Say it like rih-PUHL-yuu-layt. Repullulate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHL).
- rih
- PUHL
- yuu
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Repullulate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 repullulate
American and British speakers say repullulate in essentially the same way: /rɪˈpʌljʊleɪt/ in the US and /rɪˈpʌljʊleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-PUHL-yuu-layt.
What does repullulate mean?
- To come back to life.
- To reappear.
- To regrow or reemerge after having been removed.
Where does repullulate come from?
Borrowed from Latin repullulō, repullulātum, from pullulō.
Questions about saying repullulate
How do you pronounce repullulate?
Say rih-PUHL-yuu-layt. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpʌljʊleɪt/. In British English it is /rɪˈpʌljʊleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in repullulate?
Repullulate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHL). Broken into parts: rih · PUHL · yuu · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say repullulate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈpʌljʊleɪt/ and the British form is /rɪˈpʌljʊleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.