How to pronounce culprit
Say it like KUHL-prit. Culprit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL).
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- KUHL
- prit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Culprit 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.
- pritKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of culprit
American and British speakers say culprit in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌlprɪt/ in the US and /ˈkʌlprɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHL-prit.
What does culprit mean?
- The person or thing at fault for a problem or crime.“I have tightened the loose bolt that was the culprit; it should work now.”
- A prisoner accused but not yet tried.
Where does culprit come from?
From Anglo-Norman cul.
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Questions about saying culprit
How do you pronounce culprit?
Say KUHL-prit. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌlprɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkʌlprɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in culprit?
Culprit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL). Broken into parts: KUHL · prit.
Do Americans and Brits say culprit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌlprɪt/ and the British form is /ˈkʌlprɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.