How to pronounce vituperation
Say it like vy-tyoo-puh-RAY-shun. Vituperation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY).
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- vy
- tyoo
- puh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vituperation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay 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 vituperation
American and British speakers say vituperation in essentially the same way: /vaɪˌtjupəˈreɪʃən/ in the US and /vaɪˌtjuːpəˈreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: vy-tyoo-puh-RAY-shun.
What does vituperation mean?
- The act of vituperating; severely blaming or censuring.
- Criticism or invective that is sustained and overly harsh; abuse, severe blame or censure.
Where does vituperation come from?
From Latin vituperātiō (“censure, blame”), equivalent to vituperate + -ion.
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Words that rhyme with vituperation
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Questions about saying vituperation
How do you pronounce vituperation?
Say vy-tyoo-puh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /vaɪˌtjupəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /vaɪˌtjuːpəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vituperation?
Vituperation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY). Broken into parts: vy · tyoo · puh · RAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say vituperation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vaɪˌtjupəˈreɪʃən/ and the British form is /vaɪˌtjuːpəˈreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.