How to pronounce aquaculture
Say it like AK-wuh-kuhl-cher. Aquaculture has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- wuh
- kuhl
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aquaculture pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- wuhKeep 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.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of aquaculture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AK-wuh-kuhl-chuh.
What does aquaculture mean?
- The cultivation of aquatic produce such as aquatic plants, fish, and other aquatic animals.
Where does aquaculture come from?
From aqua- + culture.
Questions about saying aquaculture
How do you pronounce aquaculture?
Say AK-wuh-kuhl-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈækwəˌkʌltʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈækwəˌkʌltʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aquaculture?
Aquaculture has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · wuh · kuhl · cher.
Is aquaculture 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 /ˈækwəˌkʌltʃə/ (AK-wuh-kuhl-chuh).