How to pronounce cultic
Say it like KUHL-tik. Cultic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL).
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- KUHL
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cultic 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.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cultic
American and British speakers say cultic in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌltɪk/ in the US and /ˈkʌltɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHL-tik.
What does cultic mean?
- ritual, relating to cult (religious ritual)
- cultish, cultlike, relating to (the methods of) cults (type of sect)
Where does cultic come from?
From cult + -ic.
Questions about saying cultic
How do you pronounce cultic?
Say KUHL-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌltɪk/. In British English it is /ˈkʌltɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cultic?
Cultic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL). Broken into parts: KUHL · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say cultic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌltɪk/ and the British form is /ˈkʌltɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.