How to pronounce ultra
Say it like UHL-truh. Ultra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHL).
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- UHL
- truh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ultra 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.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ultra
American and British speakers say ultra in essentially the same way: /ˈʌltrə/ in the US and /ˈʌltrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHL-truh.
What does ultra mean?
- (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm“extremist political views”“radical opinions on education”
Where does ultra come from?
From Latin ultra.
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Questions about saying ultra
How do you pronounce ultra?
Say UHL-truh. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌltrə/. In British English it is /ˈʌltrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ultra?
Ultra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHL). Broken into parts: UHL · truh.
Do Americans and Brits say ultra the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌltrə/ and the British form is /ˈʌltrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.