How to pronounce cultivation
Say it like kuhl-tih-VAY-shun. Cultivation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY).
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- kuhl
- tih
- VAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cultivation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cultivation
American and British speakers say cultivation in essentially the same way: /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuhl-tih-VAY-shun.
What does cultivation mean?
- socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners“her cultivation was remarkable”
- (agriculture) production of food by preparing the land to grow crops (especially on a large scale)
- a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality“they performed with great polish”“I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose”
Where does cultivation come from?
From Medieval Latin cultivātus, perfect passive participle of cultivō, + -ion, or Middle French cultivation.
Words that rhyme with cultivation
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Questions about saying cultivation
How do you pronounce cultivation?
Say kuhl-tih-VAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cultivation?
Cultivation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VAY). Broken into parts: kuhl · tih · VAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say cultivation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.