How to pronounce culminated
Say it like KUHL-muh-nay-tid. Culminated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL).
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- KUHL
- muh
- nay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Culminated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of culminated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KUHL-muh-nay-tid.
What does culminated mean?
- simple past and past participle of culminate How to pronounce culminate
Questions about saying culminated
How do you pronounce culminated?
Say KUHL-muh-nay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌlməˌneɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkʌlməˌneɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in culminated?
Culminated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL). Broken into parts: KUHL · muh · nay · tid.
Is culminated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkʌlməˌneɪtɪd/ (KUHL-muh-nay-tid).