How to pronounce culprits
Say it like KUHL-prits. Culprits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL).
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- KUHL
- prits
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Culprits 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.
- pritsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of culprits
American and British speakers say culprits in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌlprɪts/ in the US and /ˈkʌlprɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHL-prits.
What does culprits mean?
- plural of culprit How to pronounce culprit
Questions about saying culprits
How do you pronounce culprits?
Say KUHL-prits. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌlprɪts/. In British English it is /ˈkʌlprɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in culprits?
Culprits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL). Broken into parts: KUHL · prits.
Do Americans and Brits say culprits the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌlprɪts/ and the British form is /ˈkʌlprɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.