How Do You Spell VULGARISE?

Pronunciation: [vˈʌlɡəɹˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

Vulgarise is a verb which means to make something common or vulgar. The spelling of this word may be confusing as it contains the letter "u" after the letter "g". However, this word is pronounced as /ˈvʌlɡəraɪz/ (vul-guh-rise), with the emphasis on the second syllable. The "u" in "vulgarise" represents a short sound, which is pronounces as "uh". Understanding the IPA phonetic transcription can help one pronounce and spell tricky words like "vulgarise" correctly.

VULGARISE Meaning and Definition

1. The term "vulgarise" is a verb predominantly used in the English language, originating from the adjective "vulgar." It embodies the process of making something common or easily accessible to the general public, often with a negative connotation implying a potential degradation of quality or taste due to the simplification and popularization of said item, concept, or idea.

   When applied to various domains, "vulgarise" typically implies taking an element, whether it be an artistic style, a complex subject matter, or a refined concept, and reducing its complexity or elegance in an attempt to make it more accessible to a wider audience. This can involve altering the substance of the original content, removing intricacies or technicalities, or transforming it to appeal to popular trends or interests. Consequently, the result of this process may be perceived as a dilution or debasement of the original intent or inherent value.

   The term often carries a negative undertone, as it implies a potential loss of sophistication, depth, or originality in favor of mass appeal. However, in certain contexts, "vulgarise" can also be used in a positive manner, indicating the dissemination of knowledge or art to a broader audience, thereby expanding cultural awareness and appreciation. Nevertheless, it is important to note that the term is subjective and open to interpretation, as what may be perceived as vulgarization by some may be seen as democratization by others.

2. To make vulgar.

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

Common Misspellings for VULGARISE

• culgarise
• bulgarise
• gulgarise
• fulgarise
• vylgarise
• vhlgarise
• vjlgarise
• vilgarise
• v8lgarise
• v7lgarise
• vukgarise
• vupgarise
• vuogarise
• vulfarise
• vulvarise
• vulbarise
• vulharise
• vulyarise
• vultarise

Etymology of VULGARISE

The word "vulgarise" is derived from the Latin word "vulgaris", meaning "common" or "ordinary". In the English language, it first appeared in the early 19th century, derived from the noun "vulgar" combined with the suffix "-ize" (or "-ise" in British English), indicating the act of making something common or accessible to the general public.

Similar spelling words for VULGARISE

• flackers,
• fulgurous,
• vulgarizer,
• villageress,
• vloggers,
• fulgorous,
• fleckers,
• felgueiras,
• filagrees,
• falcarius,
• vulgarism,
• flickers,
• filigrees,
• floggers,
• volkers,
• villagers,
• fillagrees,
• valkyrs,
• valkyries,
• vulgariser,
• voulgaris,
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• flackeries,
• vulgars,
• Velcros,
• vulgarly,
• folkers,
• vulgarity,
• fulgours,
• villageries,
• phallocracy,
• fulgors,
• flaggers,
• folger's,
• vulgarize,
• vulgarian,
• folgers,
• folkrace,
• villagrees,
• vulgar,
• flakers.

Conjugate verb Vulgarise

CONDITIONAL

I would vulgarise

you would vulgarise

he/she/it would vulgarise

we would vulgarise

they would vulgarise

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be vulgarising

you would be vulgarising

he/she/it would be vulgarising

we would be vulgarising

they would be vulgarising

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have vulgarise

you would have vulgarise

he/she/it would have vulgarise

we would have vulgarise

they would have vulgarise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been vulgarising

you would have been vulgarising

he/she/it would have been vulgarising

we would have been vulgarising

they would have been vulgarising

FUTURE

I will vulgarise

you will vulgarise

he/she/it will vulgarise

we will vulgarise

they will vulgarise

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be vulgarising

you will be vulgarising

he/she/it will be vulgarising

we will be vulgarising

they will be vulgarising

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have vulgarised

you will have vulgarised

he/she/it will have vulgarised

we will have vulgarised

they will have vulgarised

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been vulgarising

you will have been vulgarising

he/she/it will have been vulgarising

we will have been vulgarising

they will have been vulgarising

IMPERATIVE

you vulgarise

we let´s vulgarise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to vulgarise

PAST

I vulgarised

you vulgarised

he/she/it vulgarised

we vulgarised

they vulgarised

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was vulgarising

you were vulgarising

he/she/it was vulgarising

we were vulgarising

they were vulgarising

PAST PARTICIPLE

vulgarised

PAST PERFECT

I had vulgarised

you had vulgarised

he/she/it had vulgarised

we had vulgarised

they had vulgarised

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been vulgarising

you had been vulgarising

he/she/it had been vulgarising

we had been vulgarising

they had been vulgarising

PRESENT

I vulgarise

you vulgarise

he/she/it vulgarises

we vulgarise

they vulgarise

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am vulgarising

you are vulgarising

he/she/it is vulgarising

we are vulgarising

they are vulgarising

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

vulgarising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have vulgarised

you have vulgarised

he/she/it has vulgarised

we have vulgarised

they have vulgarised

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been vulgarising

you have been vulgarising

he/she/it has been vulgarising

we have been vulgarising

they have been vulgarising

I would have vulgarised

we would have vulgarised

you would have vulgarised

he/she/it would have vulgarised

they would have vulgarised