How to pronounce disculp
Say it like dih-SKUHLP. Disculp has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHLP).
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- dih
- SKUHLP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disculp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SKUHLPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of disculp
American and British speakers say disculp in essentially the same way: /dɪˈskəlp/ in the US and /dɪˈskʌlp/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SKUHLP.
What does disculp mean?
- To disculpate.
Where does disculp come from?
First attested in 1602; borrowed from French disculper or its own etymon, Medieval Latin disculpō, from dis- + culpō.
Questions about saying disculp
How do you pronounce disculp?
Say dih-SKUHLP. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈskəlp/. In British English it is /dɪˈskʌlp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disculp?
Disculp has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKUHLP). Broken into parts: dih · SKUHLP.
Do Americans and Brits say disculp the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈskəlp/ and the British form is /dɪˈskʌlp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.