ululation — a long, wavering, high-pitched vocal sound resembling a howl or wailing cry, typically expressing strong emotion
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a long, wavering, high-pitched vocal sound resembling a howl or wailing cry, typically expressing strong emotion
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌjuːljəˈleɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 길고 떨리는 고음의 소리, 보통 강한 감정을 표현하는 울부짖음이나 통곡
Korean pronunciation: 유-률-레이-션 (강세: 레이)
Example Sentences
- The soccer fans' ululation after losing the final was heard three blocks away.
- The wolf's ululation pierced the silent night.
- My neighbor's karaoke ululation made me consider moving apartments.
ululation
NOUN//ˌjuːljəˈleɪʃən//
a long, wavering, high-pitched vocal sound resembling a howl or wailing cry, typically expressing strong emotion
High-pitched wailing cry of grief
No regulation can silence a population's ululation!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'ululatus'에서 유래했으며, 이는 'ululare'(울부짖다, 짖다)의 과거분사형입니다. 고대부터 인간과 동물의 울음소리를 표현하는 의성어적 기원을 가지고 있습니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The soccer fans' ululation after losing the final was heard three blocks away.”
“The wolf's ululation pierced the silent night.”
“My neighbor's karaoke ululation made me consider moving apartments.”
“The traditional ululation marked the beginning of the ceremony.”
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