Pronunciation: [ˈʌst͡ʃʊlˌe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
The word "ustulate" is spelled with three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable. In IPA transcription, it is written as /ˈʌstjʊleɪt/ where the "u" is pronounced like the "u" in "but" and "a" is pronounced like "ah." The "st" and "j" sounds are distinct, with a slight pause between them. The final "ate" is pronounced like "ayt." "Ustulate" means "to char or scorch," and is derived from the Latin word "ustulatus."
Ustulate is an adjective that is used to describe something as having been burned or scorched. The term comes from the Latin word "ustulatus," which means to singe or burn. In various contexts, ustulate can be used to describe the appearance, condition, or result of something that has been affected by fire or extreme heat.
When applied to physical objects, ustulate typically refers to their blackened or charred appearance as a consequence of being exposed to flames or intense heat. For example, a building that has caught fire may become ustulate, with its exterior walls or interior furnishings being visibly burned or blackened.
In a broader sense, ustulate can also describe the condition of vegetation, landscapes, or ecological systems that have been scorched by natural phenomena like wildfires or volcanic eruptions. In these cases, the term signifies the transformation of lush or green areas into blackened or charred terrain.
Ustulate can also be metaphorically used to describe emotional or psychological states. For instance, someone might use it to convey feelings of intense anger or rage, suggesting that they feel consumed or burned by these emotions.
Overall, ustulate serves as a descriptive term that conveys the idea of burning, scorching, or singeing, whether in reference to physical objects, natural landscapes, or emotional states.
In bot., blackened as if burned.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word ustulate is derived from the Latin word ustulatus, which comes from the verb ustulare, meaning to singe, scorch, or burn.
