ultimatum

How to Split "ultimatum" into Syllables

The word ultimatum is divided into 4 syllables: ul·ti·ma·tum. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ul — 1st syllable
• ti — 2nd syllable
• ma — 3rd syllable
• tum — 4th syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of ultimatum:

• IPA: /ˌʌl.tɪˈmeɪ.təm/

📖 Definitions

1. ultimatum (plural ultimatums or ultimata)
2. 1762 The Annual Register or a View of the History, Politicks, and Literature of the Year 1761
3. . . Thirdly, That they, the Dutch, 5 or 6 Weeks after they had received these Letters, (of 12th of July) call'd for an Ultimatum, so they termed the dernier mot, from us; and that we gave our Ultimatum to the Mediators first by Word of Mouth in August, then on the 5th of September, N. S. in writing.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Latin ultimatus (“late, last final”), from Latin ultimus (“extreme, last, furthest, farthest, final”). From English ultimatum, from Latin ultimatus (“late, last final”), from Latin ultimus (“extreme, last, furthest, farthest, final”). Borrowed from Russian ультиматум (ulʹtimatum). From Latin ultimatum, from ultimatus (“late, last final”), from ultimō. Internationalism, borrowed from Dutch ultimatum, from Latin ultimatum, from ultimatus (“late, last final”...

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