How to pronounce acculturate
Say it like uh-KUHL-chuh-rayt. Acculturate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHL).
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- uh
- KUHL
- chuh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acculturate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of acculturate
American and British speakers say acculturate in essentially the same way: /əˈkʌltʃəˌreɪt/ in the US and /əˈkʌltʃəˌreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KUHL-chuh-rayt.
What does acculturate mean?
- To change the culture of (a person) by the influence of another culture, especially a more dominant culture.
- To cause (a person) to acquire the culture of a society (or of a region, industry, or company), as in the case of children growing up in that culture, immigrants learning that culture, or new hires learning the ropes of a job.
- To be changed by acculturation.
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Questions about saying acculturate
How do you pronounce acculturate?
Say uh-KUHL-chuh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /əˈkʌltʃəˌreɪt/. In British English it is /əˈkʌltʃəˌreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acculturate?
Acculturate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHL). Broken into parts: uh · KUHL · chuh · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say acculturate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkʌltʃəˌreɪt/ and the British form is /əˈkʌltʃəˌreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.