How to pronounce ultraexcessive
Say it like UHL-truh-ik-ses-iv. Ultraexcessive has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHL).
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- UHL
- truh
- ik
- ses
- iv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ultraexcessive 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ultraexcessive
American and British speakers say ultraexcessive in essentially the same way: /ˈʌltrəɪkˌsɛsɪv/ in the US and /ˈʌltrəɪkˌsɛsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHL-truh-ik-ses-iv.
What does ultraexcessive mean?
- Extremely excessive.
Where does ultraexcessive come from?
From ultra- + excessive.
Questions about saying ultraexcessive
How do you pronounce ultraexcessive?
Say UHL-truh-ik-ses-iv. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌltrəɪkˌsɛsɪv/. In British English it is /ˈʌltrəɪkˌsɛsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ultraexcessive?
Ultraexcessive has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHL). Broken into parts: UHL · truh · ik · ses · iv.
Do Americans and Brits say ultraexcessive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌltrəɪkˌsɛsɪv/ and the British form is /ˈʌltrəɪkˌsɛsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.