How to pronounce bicultural
Say it like by-KUHL-chuh-rul. Bicultural has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHL).
- by
- KUHL
- chuh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bicultural pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- byKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- KUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bicultural
American and British speakers say bicultural in essentially the same way: /baɪˈkəltʃərəl/ in the US and /baɪˈkʌltʃʊərəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: by-KUHL-choor-rul.
What does bicultural mean?
- Adapted to two separate cultures.
- A person belonging to two cultures.
Where does bicultural come from?
The noun is derived from the adjective.
Questions about saying bicultural
How do you pronounce bicultural?
Say by-KUHL-chuh-rul. The American pronunciation is /baɪˈkəltʃərəl/. In British English it is /baɪˈkʌltʃʊərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bicultural?
Bicultural has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHL). Broken into parts: by · KUHL · chuh · rul.
Do Americans and Brits say bicultural the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /baɪˈkəltʃərəl/ and the British form is /baɪˈkʌltʃʊərəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.