How to pronounce intercultural
Say it like in-ter-KUHL-chuh-rul. Intercultural has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KUHL).
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- in
- ter
- KUHL
- chuh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intercultural pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- KUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of intercultural
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-KUHL-chuh-rul.
What does intercultural mean?
- of, relating to, or between different cultures
Where does intercultural come from?
From inter- + cultural.
Words that rhyme with intercultural
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Questions about saying intercultural
How do you pronounce intercultural?
Say in-ter-KUHL-chuh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈkʌltʃərəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈkʌltʃərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intercultural?
Intercultural has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KUHL). Broken into parts: in · ter · KUHL · chuh · rul.
Is intercultural 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 /ˌɪntəˈkʌltʃərəl/ (in-tuh-KUHL-chuh-rul).