How to pronounce acculture
Say it like uh-KUHL-cher. Acculture has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHL).
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- uh
- KUHL
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acculture 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.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of acculture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-KUHL-chuh.
What does acculture mean?
- To familiarize oneself with, and adopt a new culture, especially by an immigrant
Where does acculture come from?
Either ac- + culture or a back-formation from acculturation.
Words that rhyme with acculture
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acculture.
Questions about saying acculture
How do you pronounce acculture?
Say uh-KUHL-cher. The American pronunciation is /əˈkʌltʃɚ/. In British English it is /əˈkʌltʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acculture?
Acculture has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHL). Broken into parts: uh · KUHL · cher.
Is acculture pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈkʌltʃə/ (uh-KUHL-chuh).