How to pronounce culturing
Say it like KUHL-chuh-ring. Culturing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL).
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- KUHL
- chuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Culturing 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.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of culturing
American and British speakers say culturing in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌltʃərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkʌltʃərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHL-chuh-ring.
What does culturing mean?
- present participle and gerund of culture How to pronounce culture
- An act or an instance of growing or maintaining a culture (especially of bacteria).
Questions about saying culturing
How do you pronounce culturing?
Say KUHL-chuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌltʃərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkʌltʃərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in culturing?
Culturing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL). Broken into parts: KUHL · chuh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say culturing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌltʃərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkʌltʃərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.