How Do You Spell LULLABY?

Pronunciation: [lˈʌləbˌa͡ɪ] (IPA)

Lullaby is spelled with two Ls and a Y at the end. The first syllable is pronounced "luhl" as in "lull", and the second syllable is pronounced "uh-bahy". The "l" sound in the first syllable is repeated in the second syllable, providing a balanced and harmonious sound. The "a" sound in the second syllable is written as a Y, which represents the long I sound in English. Lullabies are soothing songs that are typically used to put babies to sleep, and the spelling of the word reflects their peaceful and calming nature.

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LULLABY Meaning and Definition

  1. A lullaby is a soothing musical composition or song specifically composed to calm and lull infants or young children to sleep. It often possesses a gentle and melodious quality that is intended to create a serene and tranquil atmosphere, associated with bedtime routines. Lullabies have been passed down through generations in various cultures, with the purpose of providing comfort and promoting relaxation during the process of falling asleep.

    Typically, lullabies take a slow tempo and employ repetitive melodies that can induce drowsiness. The lyrics of lullabies often revolve around themes of love, protection, and peacefulness, soothing the child with tender words, assuring them of security and safety. They may also incorporate gentle rhythmic patterns, sometimes mimicking the sound of a rocking motion or heartbeat, which further enhances their sleep-inducing qualities.

    Lullabies hold significant cultural value, offering a connection between generations and providing a sense of shared experience within a community. They carry the essence of maternal care and emotions associated with parental love and devotion. Lullabies are not limited to a single language or musical tradition; they vary greatly across cultures, showcasing the diversity and creativity of different societies.

    Furthermore, lullabies are not exclusive to human caregivers. Animals, particularly birds, also use melodic songs to calm and soothe their young. This universal element of caregiving further reinforces the multi-species significance and widespread influence that lullabies hold in the realm of fostering sleep and tranquility.

  2. A song to quiet babes or set them to sleep; that which quiets.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of LULLABY

The word lullaby is derived from the Middle English word lulla, which means to lull or to soothe. This Middle English term is itself derived from the early 13th-century expression lu-lu, a sound made to soothe infants. The second part of the word, by, is a suffix often used to indicate a secondary part or accompaniment. Hence, lullaby essentially means a soothing song or melody to lull or put someone to sleep.

Plural form of LULLABY is LULLABIES

Conjugate verb Lullaby

CONDITIONAL

I would lullaby
you would lullaby
he/she/it would lullaby
we would lullaby
they would lullaby

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be lullabying
you would be lullabying
he/she/it would be lullabying
we would be lullabying
they would be lullabying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have lullaby
you would have lullaby
he/she/it would have lullaby
we would have lullaby
they would have lullaby

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been lullabying
you would have been lullabying
he/she/it would have been lullabying
we would have been lullabying
they would have been lullabying

FUTURE

I will lullaby
you will lullaby
he/she/it will lullaby
we will lullaby
they will lullaby

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be lullabying
you will be lullabying
he/she/it will be lullabying
we will be lullabying
they will be lullabying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have lullabied
you will have lullabied
he/she/it will have lullabied
we will have lullabied
they will have lullabied

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been lullabying
you will have been lullabying
he/she/it will have been lullabying
we will have been lullabying
they will have been lullabying

IMPERATIVE

you lullaby
we let´s lullaby

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to lullaby

PAST

I lullabied
you lullabied
he/she/it lullabied
we lullabied
they lullabied

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was lullabying
you were lullabying
he/she/it was lullabying
we were lullabying
they were lullabying

PAST PARTICIPLE

lullabied

PAST PERFECT

I had lullabied
you had lullabied
he/she/it had lullabied
we had lullabied
they had lullabied

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been lullabying
you had been lullabying
he/she/it had been lullabying
we had been lullabying
they had been lullabying

PRESENT

I lullaby
you lullaby
he/she/it lullabies
we lullaby
they lullaby

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am lullabying
you are lullabying
he/she/it is lullabying
we are lullabying
they are lullabying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

lullabying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have lullabied
you have lullabied
he/she/it has lullabied
we have lullabied
they have lullabied

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been lullabying
you have been lullabying
he/she/it has been lullabying
we have been lullabying
they have been lullabying

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