How to pronounce cultural
Say it like KUHL-chuh-rul. Cultural has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL).
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- KUHL
- chuh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cultural 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.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cultural
American and British speakers say cultural in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌltʃərəl/ in the US and /ˈkʌltʃərəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHL-chuh-rul.
What does cultural mean?
- of or relating to the arts and manners that a group favors“cultural events”“a person of broad cultural interests”
- denoting or deriving from or distinctive of the ways of living built up by a group of people“influenced by ethnic and cultural ties”“ethnic food”
- of or relating to the shared knowledge and values of a society“cultural roots”
Where does cultural come from?
From culture + -al.
Questions about saying cultural
How do you pronounce cultural?
Say KUHL-chuh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌltʃərəl/. In British English it is /ˈkʌltʃərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cultural?
Cultural has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL). Broken into parts: KUHL · chuh · rul.
Do Americans and Brits say cultural the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌltʃərəl/ and the British form is /ˈkʌltʃərəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.