How to pronounce floriculture
Say it like FLOR-ih-kuhl-cher. Floriculture has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOR).
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- FLOR
- ih
- kuhl
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Floriculture pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of floriculture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FLOR-ih-kuhl-chuh.
What does floriculture mean?
- the farming of flowers
Questions about saying floriculture
How do you pronounce floriculture?
Say FLOR-ih-kuhl-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɑrɪˌkʌltʃər/. In British English it is /ˈflɒrɪˌkʌltʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in floriculture?
Floriculture has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOR). Broken into parts: FLOR · ih · kuhl · cher.
Is floriculture 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 /ˈflɒrɪˌkʌltʃə/ (FLOR-ih-kuhl-chuh).