How to pronounce ukase
Say it like YOO-kayz. Ukase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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- YOO
- kayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ukase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ukase
American and British speakers say ukase in essentially the same way: /ˈjuˌkeɪz/ in the US and /ˈjuːˌkeɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-kayz.
What does ukase mean?
- An authoritative proclamation; an edict, especially decreed by a Russian czar or later ruler.
- Any absolutist order or arrogant proclamation
Questions about saying ukase
How do you pronounce ukase?
Say YOO-kayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈjuˌkeɪz/. In British English it is /ˈjuːˌkeɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ukase?
Ukase has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · kayz.
Do Americans and Brits say ukase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjuˌkeɪz/ and the British form is /ˈjuːˌkeɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.