How to pronounce inculpatory
Say it like ing-KUHL-puh-tor-ee. Inculpatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHL).
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- ing
- KUHL
- puh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inculpatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ingKeep 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- torGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of inculpatory
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: ing-KUHL-puh-tree.
What does inculpatory mean?
- That causes someone to be blamed for something.
Where does inculpatory come from?
From inculpate + -ory.
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Questions about saying inculpatory
How do you pronounce inculpatory?
Say ing-KUHL-puh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ɪŋˈkʌlpəˌtɔri/. In British English it is /ɪŋˈkʌlpətri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inculpatory?
Inculpatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHL). Broken into parts: ing · KUHL · puh · tor · ee.
Is inculpatory pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ɪŋˈkʌlpətri/ (ing-KUHL-puh-tree).