How to pronounce pisciculture
Say it like PIS-ih-kuhl-cher. Pisciculture has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIS).
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- PIS
- ih
- kuhl
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pisciculture pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pisciculture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PIS-ih-kuhl-chuh.
What does pisciculture mean?
- The rearing or cultivation of fish.
Where does pisciculture come from?
From pisci- + culture.
Questions about saying pisciculture
How do you pronounce pisciculture?
Say PIS-ih-kuhl-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪsɪˌkʌltʃər/. In British English it is /ˈpɪsɪˌkʌltʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pisciculture?
Pisciculture has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIS). Broken into parts: PIS · ih · kuhl · cher.
Is pisciculture 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 /ˈpɪsɪˌkʌltʃə/ (PIS-ih-kuhl-chuh).