How to Pronounce "ultimatums"
word
ˌəɫtəˈmeɪtəmz
uhl-tuh-MAY-tuhmz
ˌʌltɪmˈeɪtəmz
UL-tim-AY-tuhmz
Definition
Ultimatums are final demands or statements that one party gives to another, warning that if certain conditions are not met, negative consequences will follow.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌəɫtəˈmeɪtəmz
British English
ˌʌltɪmˈeɪtəmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uhl-tuh-MAY-tuhmz
UK
UL-tim-AY-tuhmz
Listen in Context
The parents gave their children ultimatums to clean their rooms or lose TV privileges.
The company issued ultimatums during the contract negotiations.
She doesn't like giving ultimatums in relationships.
"If you don’t call me back tonight, we’re done"—people often give ultimatums like this when they're frustrated.