How to pronounce cultivar
Say it like KUHL-tih-var. Cultivar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL).
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- KUHL
- tih
- var
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cultivar 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- varKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of cultivar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUHL-tih-vah.
What does cultivar mean?
- A cultivated (not necessarily botanical) variety of a plant species or hybrid of two species.
Where does cultivar come from?
Blend of cultivated + variety or cultigen + variety.
Questions about saying cultivar
How do you pronounce cultivar?
Say KUHL-tih-var. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌltɪvɑr/. In British English it is /ˈkʌltɪvɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cultivar?
Cultivar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL). Broken into parts: KUHL · tih · var.
Is cultivar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkʌltɪvɑː/ (KUHL-tih-vah).