How to pronounce horticulturist
Say it like hor-tih-KUHL-chuh-rist. Horticulturist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KUHL).
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- hor
- tih
- KUHL
- chuh
- rist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Horticulturist 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
- ristKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of horticulturist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: haw-tih-KUHL-chuh-rist.
What does horticulturist mean?
- A gardener; a person interested in or practicing horticulture.
Where does horticulturist come from?
From horticulture + -ist..
Questions about saying horticulturist
How do you pronounce horticulturist?
Say hor-tih-KUHL-chuh-rist. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɔrtɪˈkʌltʃərɪst/. In British English it is /ˌhɔːtɪˈkʌltʃərɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in horticulturist?
Horticulturist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KUHL). Broken into parts: hor · tih · KUHL · chuh · rist.
Is horticulturist 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 /ˌhɔːtɪˈkʌltʃərɪst/ (haw-tih-KUHL-chuh-rist).