How to pronounce ultratyrannical
Say it like uhl-truh-tih-RAN-ih-kul. Ultratyrannical has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAN).
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- uhl
- truh
- tih
- RAN
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ultratyrannical 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- RANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ultratyrannical
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uhl-truh-tih-RAN-ih-kul.
What does ultratyrannical mean?
- Extraordinarily tyrannical; of utmost tyranny.
Where does ultratyrannical come from?
From ultra- + tyrannical.
Words that rhyme with ultratyrannical
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ultratyrannical.
Questions about saying ultratyrannical
How do you pronounce ultratyrannical?
Say uhl-truh-tih-RAN-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌltrətɪˈrænɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌltrətɪˈrænɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ultratyrannical?
Ultratyrannical has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAN). Broken into parts: uhl · truh · tih · RAN · ih · kul.
Is ultratyrannical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌʌltrətɪˈrænɪkəl/ (uhl-truh-tih-RAN-ih-kul).