How to pronounce arboriculture
Say it like ar-BOR-ih-kuhl-cher. Arboriculture has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR).
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- ar
- BOR
- ih
- kuhl
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arboriculture pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- BORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ihKeep 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 arboriculture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ah-BOR-ih-kuhl-chuh.
What does arboriculture mean?
- The branch of horticulture concerned with the planting, growth, and maintenance of trees.
Where does arboriculture come from?
From Latin arbor (“tree”) + cultūra (“tending”).
Questions about saying arboriculture
How do you pronounce arboriculture?
Say ar-BOR-ih-kuhl-cher. The American pronunciation is /ɑrˈbɔrɪˌkʌltʃɚ/. In British English it is /ɑːˈbɒrɪˌkʌltʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arboriculture?
Arboriculture has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR). Broken into parts: ar · BOR · ih · kuhl · cher.
Is arboriculture 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 /ɑːˈbɒrɪˌkʌltʃə/ (ah-BOR-ih-kuhl-chuh).