How to pronounce ultima
Say it like UHL-tih-muh. Ultima has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHL).
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- UHL
- tih
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ultima pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ultima
American and British speakers say ultima in essentially the same way: /ˈʌltɪmə/ in the US and /ˈʌltɪmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHL-tih-muh.
What does ultima mean?
- The final syllable of a word.
- A third-order measure of derivative price sensitivity, expressed as the rate of change of vomma with respect to changes in the volatility of the underlying asset.
Where does ultima come from?
From the Latin feminine of ultimus (“last”).
Questions about saying ultima
How do you pronounce ultima?
Say UHL-tih-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌltɪmə/. In British English it is /ˈʌltɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ultima?
Ultima has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHL). Broken into parts: UHL · tih · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say ultima the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌltɪmə/ and the British form is /ˈʌltɪmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.