How Do You Spell ULULATE?

Pronunciation: [ˈʌljʊlˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "ululate" is spelled with six letters and has four syllables. It is pronounced /ˈjuːljʊleɪt/. The first syllable begins with the 'y' sound followed by a long 'u' sound. The second syllable has a soft 'l' sound followed by the 'yoo' sound. The third syllable has the 'lay' sound, and the final syllable ends with the 't' sound. The word means to howl or wail loudly like a dog or wolf, and is often used to describe traditional African or Middle Eastern vocalizations.

ULULATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Ululate is a verb that refers to the act of emitting a high-pitched, wavering sound, most often produced by the voice, and commonly associated with certain expressions of emotion in various cultures. The term is derived from the Latin word "ululare," which means "to howl" or "to wail."

    When someone ululates, they typically produce a long, loud, and shrill sound that may vary in pitch and intensity. This vocalization is often used to convey feelings of joy, grief, celebration, or mourning, especially in African, Middle Eastern, and Asian traditions. Ululation is often observed during marriage ceremonies, religious rituals, cultural festivities, and funerals in these regions.

    The sound of ululation is characterized by a rapid oscillation between high and low frequencies, creating a distinct undulating effect. The technique of ululating involves vocalizing from the throat, often involving trilling or rolling the tongue, resulting in a distinctive and piercing sound that can carry over long distances.

    In addition to being a vocal expression, ululation can also refer to the act of producing this sound by other means such as snapping fingers, clapping hands, or using instruments such as drums or whistles. Ululation serves as a form of non-verbal communication, evoking strong emotions, and providing a sense of unity and expression within a community or cultural group.

    Overall, ululate is a word that encompasses the unique vocalization and expression of emotions through a high-pitched, wavering sound, often associated with cultural traditions, ceremonies, and communal celebrations.

  2. To howl, as a dog or wolf.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for ULULATE

Etymology of ULULATE

The word "ululate" is derived from the Latin word "ululare", which means "to howl" or "to wail". It is believed that "ululate" was then borrowed from Latin into English in the early 17th century.

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Conjugate verb Ululate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have ululated
you would have ululated
he/she/it would have ululated
we would have ululated
they would have ululated
I would have ululate
you would have ululate
he/she/it would have ululate
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they would have ululate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been ululating
you would have been ululating
he/she/it would have been ululating
we would have been ululating
they would have been ululating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would ululate
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we would ululate
they would ululate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be ululating
you would be ululating
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we would be ululating
they would be ululating

FUTURE

I will ululate
you will ululate
he/she/it will ululate
we will ululate
they will ululate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be ululating
you will be ululating
he/she/it will be ululating
we will be ululating
they will be ululating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have ululated
you will have ululated
he/she/it will have ululated
we will have ululated
they will have ululated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been ululating
you will have been ululating
he/she/it will have been ululating
we will have been ululating
they will have been ululating

IMPERATIVE

you ululate
we let´s ululate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to ululate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was ululating
you were ululating
he/she/it was ululating
we were ululating
they were ululating

PAST PARTICIPLE

ululated

PAST PERFECT

I had ululated
you had ululated
he/she/it had ululated
we had ululated
they had ululated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been ululating
you had been ululating
he/she/it had been ululating
we had been ululating
they had been ululating

PRESENT

I ululate
you ululate
he/she/it ululates
we ululate
they ululate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am ululating
you are ululating
he/she/it is ululating
we are ululating
they are ululating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

ululating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have ululated
you have ululated
he/she/it has ululated
we have ululated
they have ululated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been ululating
you have been ululating
he/she/it has been ululating
we have been ululating
they have been ululating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it ululate

SIMPLE PAST

I ululated
you ululated
he/she/it ululated
we ululated
they ululated

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