How to pronounce cultured
Say it like KUHL-cherd. Cultured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL).
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- KUHL
- cherd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cultured 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.
- cherdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cultured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUHL-chud.
What does cultured mean?
- Learned in the ways of civilized society; civilized; refined.“cultured students”
- Artificially developed.
- simple past and past participle of culture How to pronounce culture
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Questions about saying cultured
How do you pronounce cultured?
Say KUHL-cherd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌltʃɚd/. In British English it is /ˈkʌltʃəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cultured?
Cultured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL). Broken into parts: KUHL · cherd.
Is cultured 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 /ˈkʌltʃəd/ (KUHL-chud).