Ululation
[əl-yə-ˈlā-shən]
Part of speech: noun
1.
the action of uttering a loud, high-pitched and musical sound, especially as an expression of profound emotion
2.
a loud and passionate howl
Examples of Ululation in a sentence
"When she realized her child would survive, she released a joyful ululation that brought many in the room to tears."
"The ululations of the mourners could be heard throughout the town."
About Ululation
Ululate is an example of a word that may have originated from the sound it represents. Certain howling sounds can have the slight sound of u-lu-lu-lu.
Did you Know?
The Latin root of ululation, ululō, means to howl, shriek, or yell.
