How to pronounce cultivated
Say it like KUHL-tuh-vay-tid. Cultivated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL).
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- KUHL
- tuh
- vay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cultivated 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cultivated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KUHL-tuh-vay-tid.
What does cultivated mean?
- (of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing“cultivated land”
- no longer in the natural state; developed by human care and for human use“cultivated roses”“cultivated blackberries”
- marked by refinement in taste and manners“cultivated speech”“cultured Bostonians”
Questions about saying cultivated
How do you pronounce cultivated?
Say KUHL-tuh-vay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌltəˌveɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkʌltəˌveɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cultivated?
Cultivated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL). Broken into parts: KUHL · tuh · vay · tid.
Is cultivated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkʌltəˌveɪtɪd/ (KUHL-tuh-vay-tid).