How to pronounce tumulate
Say it like TOO-myuh-layt. Tumulate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO).
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- TOO
- myuh
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tumulate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- myuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- laytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of tumulate
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: TYOO-myuh-layt.
What does tumulate mean?
- To cover (a corpse, etc.) with a mound or tomb; to bury.
Where does tumulate come from?
From Latin tumulātus (whence -ate), from tumulāre (“cover with a mound, bury, entomb”).
Words that rhyme with tumulate
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Questions about saying tumulate
How do you pronounce tumulate?
Say TOO-myuh-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈtumjəleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːmjəleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tumulate?
Tumulate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO). Broken into parts: TOO · myuh · layt.
Is tumulate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈtjuːmjəleɪt/ (TYOO-myuh-layt).