How to pronounce culpa
Say it like KUUL-puh. Culpa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUUL).
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- KUUL
- puh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Culpa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUULSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of culpa
American and British speakers say culpa in essentially the same way: /ˈkʊlpə/ in the US and /ˈkʊlpə/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUUL-puh.
What does culpa mean?
- Negligence or fault, as distinguishable from dolus (deceit, fraud), which implies intent, culpa being imputable to defect of intellect, dolus to defect of heart.
Where does culpa come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin culpa.
Questions about saying culpa
How do you pronounce culpa?
Say KUUL-puh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʊlpə/. In British English it is /ˈkʊlpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in culpa?
Culpa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUUL). Broken into parts: KUUL · puh.
Do Americans and Brits say culpa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʊlpə/ and the British form is /ˈkʊlpə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.