How to pronounce ult
Say it like UHLT. Ult is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce ult. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- UHLT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ult pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHLTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of ult
American and British speakers say ult in essentially the same way: /ʌlt/ in the US and /ʌlt/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHLT.
What does ult mean?
- The final (ultimate) syllable of a word.
- An ultimate; the most powerful ability available to a character.
- One's ultimately favorite group or member, i.e. a preference which is never expected to change.
- To use a character's ultimate ability.
- To bring out one's go-to best move for a kind of situation.
- To make a move with critical success.
Where does ult come from?
Clipping of ultimate.
Questions about saying ult
How do you pronounce ult?
Say UHLT. The American pronunciation is /ʌlt/. In British English it is /ʌlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ult?
Ult is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: UHLT.
Do Americans and Brits say ult the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌlt/ and the British form is /ʌlt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.