How to pronounce kultur
Say it like kul-TOOR. Kultur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOOR).
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- kul
- TOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kultur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- TOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of kultur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kul-TYOOR.
What does kultur mean?
- German culture or civilization, especially seen as authoritarian or racist during the period of world wars (1914-18 and 1939-45)
Where does kultur come from?
Borrowed from German Kultur, from Latin cultūra; doublet of culture.
Words that rhyme with kultur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kultur.
Questions about saying kultur
How do you pronounce kultur?
Say kul-TOOR. The American pronunciation is /kʊlˈtur/. In British English it is /kʊlˈtjʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kultur?
Kultur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOOR). Broken into parts: kul · TOOR.
Is kultur 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 /kʊlˈtjʊə/ (kul-TYOOR).