How to pronounce inculcate
Say it like IN-kul-kayt. Inculcate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- kul
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inculcate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of inculcate
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: in-KUHL-kayt.
What does inculcate mean?
- To teach by repeated instruction.
- To induce understanding or a particular sentiment in a person or persons.
Where does inculcate come from?
Borrowed from Latin inculcātus, perfect passive participle of inculcō (“impress upon, force upon”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix)), from in- (“in”) + calcō (“tread upon, trample”), from calx (“heel”).
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Questions about saying inculcate
How do you pronounce inculcate?
Say IN-kul-kayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnkʌlkeɪt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈkʌlkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inculcate?
Inculcate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · kul · kayt.
Is inculcate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ɪnˈkʌlkeɪt/ (in-KUHL-kayt).