How to pronounce recultivate
Say it like rih-KUHL-tih-vayt. Recultivate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHL).
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- rih
- KUHL
- tih
- vayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Recultivate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of recultivate
American and British speakers say recultivate in essentially the same way: /rɪˈkʌltɪˌveɪt/ in the US and /rɪˈkʌltɪˌveɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-KUHL-tih-vayt.
What does recultivate mean?
- To cultivate again; to make productive once again
Where does recultivate come from?
From re- + cultivate.
Questions about saying recultivate
How do you pronounce recultivate?
Say rih-KUHL-tih-vayt. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkʌltɪˌveɪt/. In British English it is /rɪˈkʌltɪˌveɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in recultivate?
Recultivate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHL). Broken into parts: rih · KUHL · tih · vayt.
Do Americans and Brits say recultivate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈkʌltɪˌveɪt/ and the British form is /rɪˈkʌltɪˌveɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.