How to pronounce culpable
Say it like KUHL-puh-bul. Culpable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL).
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- KUHL
- puh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Culpable 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of culpable
American and British speakers say culpable in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌlpəbəl/ in the US and /ˈkʌlpəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHL-puh-bul.
What does culpable mean?
- Meriting condemnation, censure or blame, especially as something wrong, harmful or injurious; blameworthy, guilty.“I am culpable for stealing your money.”
Where does culpable come from?
From Middle English culpable, from Old French culpable, from Latin culpābilis (“blameworthy”), from culpō (“to blame, condemn”), from culpa (“a fault, crime, mistake”).
Questions about saying culpable
How do you pronounce culpable?
Say KUHL-puh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌlpəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈkʌlpəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in culpable?
Culpable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL). Broken into parts: KUHL · puh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say culpable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌlpəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈkʌlpəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.