How to pronounce acculturation
Say it like uh-kuhl-chuh-RAY-shun. Acculturation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY).
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- uh
- kuhl
- chuh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acculturation 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.
- kuhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acculturation
American and British speakers say acculturation in essentially the same way: /əˌkʌltʃəˈreɪʃən/ in the US and /əˌkʌltʃəˈreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-kuhl-chuh-RAY-shun.
What does acculturation mean?
- A process by which the culture of a society changes on contact with a different one.
- A process by which a person acquires the culture of the society that they inhabit, starting at birth.
Where does acculturation come from?
First attested in 1880; ad- (“toward”) + culture + -ation (“a process”).
Words that rhyme with acculturation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acculturation.
Questions about saying acculturation
How do you pronounce acculturation?
Say uh-kuhl-chuh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /əˌkʌltʃəˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /əˌkʌltʃəˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acculturation?
Acculturation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RAY). Broken into parts: uh · kuhl · chuh · RAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say acculturation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˌkʌltʃəˈreɪʃən/ and the British form is /əˌkʌltʃəˈreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.