How to pronounce ululate
Say it like YOO-lyoo-layt. Ululate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
- YOO
- lyoo
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ululate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- laytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ululate
American and British speakers say ululate in essentially the same way: /ˈjuljuleɪt/ in the US and /ˈjuːljuːleɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-lyoo-layt.
What does ululate mean?
- To howl loudly or prolongedly in lamentation or joy.
- To produce a rapid and prolonged series of sharp noises with one's voice.
Where does ululate come from?
Borrowed from Latin ululō, ululātus, of imitative origin.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying ululate
How do you pronounce ululate?
Say YOO-lyoo-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈjuljuleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈjuːljuːleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ululate?
Ululate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · lyoo · layt.
Do Americans and Brits say ululate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjuljuleɪt/ and the British form is /ˈjuːljuːleɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.