How to pronounce cultures
Say it like KUHL-cherz. Cultures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL).
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US American/ˈkʌltʃɚz/KUHL-cherz
UK British/ˈkʌltʃəz/KUHL-chuz
- KUHL
- cherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cultures 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.
- cherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cultures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUHL-chuz.
What does cultures mean?
noun
- plural of culture How to pronounce culture
- third-person singular simple present indicative of culture How to pronounce culture
Questions about saying cultures
How do you pronounce cultures?
Say KUHL-cherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌltʃɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkʌltʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cultures?
Cultures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL). Broken into parts: KUHL · cherz.
Is cultures 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 /ˈkʌltʃəz/ (KUHL-chuz).