How to pronounce inculcator
Say it like ING-kul-kay-ter. Inculcator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ING).
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- ING
- kul
- kay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inculcator 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inculcator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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-tuh.
What does inculcator mean?
- One who inculcates.
Questions about saying inculcator
How do you pronounce inculcator?
Say ING-kul-kay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪŋkəlˌkeɪtər/. In British English it is /ˈɪŋkəlˌkeɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inculcator?
Inculcator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ING). Broken into parts: ING · kul · kay · ter.
Is inculcator 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 /ˈɪŋkəlˌkeɪtə/ (ING-kul-kay-tuh).