How to pronounce horticulture
Say it like HOR-tih-kuhl-cher. Horticulture has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR).
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- HOR
- tih
- kuhl
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Horticulture pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tihKeep 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 "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of horticulture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAW-tih-kuhl-chuh.
What does horticulture mean?
- The art or science of cultivating gardens; gardening.
- Small-scale agriculture.
Where does horticulture come from?
Borrowed from Latin *horticultūra.
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Questions about saying horticulture
How do you pronounce horticulture?
Say HOR-tih-kuhl-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔrtɪˌkʌltʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːtɪˌkʌltʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in horticulture?
Horticulture has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR). Broken into parts: HOR · tih · kuhl · cher.
Is horticulture 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 /ˈhɔːtɪˌkʌltʃə/ (HAW-tih-kuhl-chuh).