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How to pronounce ebullient

ebullient
/ɪˈbʌljənt/
3 syllables, stress on the second

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Ebullient, sound by sound

/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/b/as in bedA voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/ʌ/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/j/as in yesTongue high and forward, as for a very short “ee”.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce ebullient?

Ebullient is pronounced /ɪˈbʌljənt/ in American English.

How many syllables are in ebullient?

Ebullient has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in ebullient?

The second syllable: /ɪˈbʌljənt/.

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