How to pronounce culminates
Say it like KUHL-mih-nayts. Culminates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL).
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- KUHL
- mih
- nayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Culminates 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.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- naytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of culminates
American and British speakers say culminates in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌlmɪˌneɪts/ in the US and /ˈkʌlmɪˌneɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHL-mih-nayts.
What does culminates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of culminate How to pronounce culminate
Questions about saying culminates
How do you pronounce culminates?
Say KUHL-mih-nayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌlmɪˌneɪts/. In British English it is /ˈkʌlmɪˌneɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in culminates?
Culminates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL). Broken into parts: KUHL · mih · nayts.
Do Americans and Brits say culminates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌlmɪˌneɪts/ and the British form is /ˈkʌlmɪˌneɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.