How to pronounce adulation
American English pronunciation
aj-uh-LAY-shun
- IPA
- /ˌædʒəˈleɪʃən/
- Syllables
- aj · uh · LAY · shun (4 syllables, stress on the 3rd)
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What adulation means
Over-the-top praise and admiration
In a sentence: The young singer soaked up the adulation of thousands of screaming fans.
Where it comes from: It comes from a Latin word for flattery.
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