How to pronounce acculturative
Say it like uh-KUHL-chuh-ray-tiv. Acculturative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHL).
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- uh
- KUHL
- chuh
- ray
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acculturative 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.
- rayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acculturative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-KUHL-chuh-ray-tiv.
What does acculturative mean?
- Tending to produce acculturation.
Where does acculturative come from?
From acculturate + -ive.
Questions about saying acculturative
How do you pronounce acculturative?
Say uh-KUHL-chuh-ray-tiv. The American pronunciation is /əˈkʌltʃəˌreɪtɪv/. In British English it is /əˈkʌltʃəˌreɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acculturative?
Acculturative has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHL). Broken into parts: uh · KUHL · chuh · ray · tiv.
Is acculturative pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈkʌltʃəˌreɪtɪv/ (uh-KUHL-chuh-ray-tiv).