How to pronounce horticultural
Say it like hor-tuh-KUHL-chuh-rul. Horticultural has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KUHL).
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- hor
- tuh
- KUHL
- chuh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Horticultural pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- horGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of horticultural
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: haw-tuh-KUHL-chuh-rul.
What does horticultural mean?
- Of or pertaining to horticulture; connected with gardening.
Where does horticultural come from?
From horticulture + -al..
Words that rhyme with horticultural
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Questions about saying horticultural
How do you pronounce horticultural?
Say hor-tuh-KUHL-chuh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɔrtəˈkʌltʃərəl/. In British English it is /ˌhɔːtəˈkʌltʃərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in horticultural?
Horticultural has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KUHL). Broken into parts: hor · tuh · KUHL · chuh · rul.
Is horticultural 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 /ˌhɔːtəˈkʌltʃərəl/ (haw-tuh-KUHL-chuh-rul).