How to pronounce culver
Say it like KUHL-ver. Culver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL).
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- KUHL
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Culver 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.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of culver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUHL-vuh.
What does culver mean?
- A dove or pigeon, now specifically of the species Columba palumbus.
- A culverin, a kind of handgun or cannon.
Where does culver come from?
From Middle English culver, from Old English culufre, culfre, culfer, possibly borrowed from Vulgar Latin *columbra, from Latin columbula (“little pigeon”), from Latin columba (“pigeon, dove”).
Questions about saying culver
How do you pronounce culver?
Say KUHL-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌlvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkʌlvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in culver?
Culver has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL). Broken into parts: KUHL · ver.
Is culver 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 /ˈkʌlvə/ (KUHL-vuh).