How to pronounce vulgarian
Say it like vul-GHER-ee-un. Vulgarian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHER).
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- vul
- GHER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vulgarian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- GHERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of vulgarian
American and British speakers say vulgarian in essentially the same way: /vʌlˈɡɛriən/ in the US and /vʌlˈɡɛəriən/ in the UK.
British respelling: vul-GAIR-ee-un.
What does vulgarian mean?
- A vulgar individual, especially one who emphasizes or is oblivious to his or her vulgar qualities.
- Having the characteristics of a vulgarian, vulgar.
Where does vulgarian come from?
From vulgar + -ian. Compare Late Latin vulgārius, Latin vulgāris.
Words that rhyme with vulgarian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vulgarian.
- humanitarian
- vegetarian
- authoritarian
- librarian
- libertarian
- ovarian
- barbarian
- sectarian
- totalitarian
- agrarian
Questions about saying vulgarian
How do you pronounce vulgarian?
Say vul-GHER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /vʌlˈɡɛriən/. In British English it is /vʌlˈɡɛəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vulgarian?
Vulgarian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GHER). Broken into parts: vul · GHER · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say vulgarian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vʌlˈɡɛriən/ and the British form is /vʌlˈɡɛəriən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.