How to pronounce inculcates
Say it like ING-kul-kayts. Inculcates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ING).
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- ING
- kul
- kayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inculcates 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.
- kaytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of inculcates
American and British speakers say inculcates in essentially the same way: /ˈɪŋkəlˌkeɪts/ in the US and /ˈɪŋkəlˌkeɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: ING-kul-kayts.
What does inculcates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of inculcate How to pronounce inculcate
Questions about saying inculcates
How do you pronounce inculcates?
Say ING-kul-kayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪŋkəlˌkeɪts/. In British English it is /ˈɪŋkəlˌkeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inculcates?
Inculcates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ING). Broken into parts: ING · kul · kayts.
Do Americans and Brits say inculcates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪŋkəlˌkeɪts/ and the British form is /ˈɪŋkəlˌkeɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.