ululate

Meaning

1. to howl loudly or prolongedly in lamentation or joy
2. to produce a rapid and prolonged series of sharp noises with one's voice.

Synonyms

wail

howl

roar

yaup

yawl

yowl

blare

yell

hoot

emit

holler

quest

rasp

bawl

scream

😱

screech

snarl

sob

😭

whine

yelp

yip

yodel

blare out

rave

bay

bellow

bray

caterwaul

clamor

clamour

cry

😢

cry out

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈjuːljuleɪt/

Etymology

Cognate with Spanish: aullar

Cognate with French: ululer

In summary

Borrowed from Latin ululō, ululātus, of imitative origin. Cognate with Spanish aullar (“to howl”) and ulular (“to hoot”), and French ululer (“to howl”).