How to pronounce rutilant
Say it like ROO-tuh-lunt. Rutilant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- tuh
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rutilant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep 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 rutilant
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ROO-tih-lunt.
What does rutilant mean?
- Shining or glowing with a red color or light.
Where does rutilant come from?
From Late Middle English rutilaunt (“shining with a gold or red color”), from rutilāns (“reddening”), an adjective use of the present participle of rutilō (“to redden”) (from rutilus (“(yellowish) red”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₁rewdʰ- (“red”)).
Questions about saying rutilant
How do you pronounce rutilant?
Say ROO-tuh-lunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈrutələnt/. In British English it is /ˈruːtɪlənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rutilant?
Rutilant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · tuh · lunt.
Is rutilant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈruːtɪlənt/ (ROO-tih-lunt).