How to pronounce inculcated
Say it like ING-kul-kay-tud. Inculcated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ING).
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- ING
- kul
- kay
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inculcated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inculcated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ING-kul-kay-tud.
What does inculcated mean?
- simple past and past participle of inculcate How to pronounce inculcate
Questions about saying inculcated
How do you pronounce inculcated?
Say ING-kul-kay-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪŋkəlˌkeɪtəd/. In British English it is /ˈɪŋkəlˌkeɪtəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inculcated?
Inculcated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ING). Broken into parts: ING · kul · kay · tud.
Is inculcated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈɪŋkəlˌkeɪtəd/ (ING-kul-kay-tud).