How to pronounce agriculture
Say it like AG-rih-kuhl-cher. Agriculture has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG).
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- AG
- rih
- kuhl
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agriculture pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhlGive this part a little weight. 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 agriculture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AG-rih-kuhl-chuh.
What does agriculture mean?
- a large-scale farming enterprise
- the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
- the federal department that administers programs that provide services to farmers (including research and soil conservation and efforts to stabilize the farming economy); created in 1862
Where does agriculture come from?
From Middle English agriculture, partly from Middle French agriculture and partly from its etymon Latin agricultūra, from ager (“field”) + cultūra (“cultivation”).
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Questions about saying agriculture
How do you pronounce agriculture?
Say AG-rih-kuhl-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈæɡrɪˌkʌltʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈæɡrɪˌkʌltʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agriculture?
Agriculture has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG). Broken into parts: AG · rih · kuhl · cher.
Is agriculture 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 /ˈæɡrɪˌkʌltʃə/ (AG-rih-kuhl-chuh).