How to pronounce ultralente
Say it like uhl-truh-LEN-tay. Ultralente has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEN).
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- uhl
- truh
- LEN
- tay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ultralente pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ultralente
American and British speakers say ultralente in essentially the same way: /ˌʌltrəˈlɛnteɪ/ in the US and /ˌʌltrəˈlɛnteɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhl-truh-LEN-tay.
What does ultralente mean?
- A long-acting form of insulin.
Where does ultralente come from?
From ultra- + lente.
Questions about saying ultralente
How do you pronounce ultralente?
Say uhl-truh-LEN-tay. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌltrəˈlɛnteɪ/. In British English it is /ˌʌltrəˈlɛnteɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ultralente?
Ultralente has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEN). Broken into parts: uhl · truh · LEN · tay.
Do Americans and Brits say ultralente the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌltrəˈlɛnteɪ/ and the British form is /ˌʌltrəˈlɛnteɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.