How to pronounce cultivating
Say it like KUHL-tih-vay-ting. Cultivating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL).
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- KUHL
- tih
- vay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cultivating 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.
- vayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cultivating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KUHL-tih-vay-ting.
What does cultivating mean?
- present participle and gerund of cultivate How to pronounce cultivate
Questions about saying cultivating
How do you pronounce cultivating?
Say KUHL-tih-vay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌltɪˌveɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkʌltɪˌveɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cultivating?
Cultivating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL). Broken into parts: KUHL · tih · vay · ting.
Is cultivating 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 /ˈkʌltɪˌveɪtɪŋ/ (KUHL-tih-vay-ting).