How to pronounce ustulation
Say it like uh-styuu-LAY-shun. Ustulation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- uh
- styuu
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ustulation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- styuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ustulation
American and British speakers say ustulation in essentially the same way: /ʌstjʊˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /ʌstjʊˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-styuu-LAY-shun.
What does ustulation mean?
- An act of burning, especially roasting.
- A burning sensation.
Where does ustulation come from?
Borrowed from Latin ustulare (“burn, scorch, sear”) (with the suffix -ation added), from ust-, past participle stem of uro (“burn”).
Words that rhyme with ustulation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ustulation.
Questions about saying ustulation
How do you pronounce ustulation?
Say uh-styuu-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ʌstjʊˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ʌstjʊˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ustulation?
Ustulation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: uh · styuu · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say ustulation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌstjʊˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ʌstjʊˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.