How to pronounce sculptor
Say it like SKUHLP-ter. Sculptor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHLP).
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- SKUHLP
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sculptor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKUHLPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sculptor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKUHLP-tuh.
What does sculptor mean?
- A person who sculpts; an artist who produces sculpture.
Where does sculptor come from?
Borrowed from Latin sculptor, equivalent to sculpt + -or.
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Questions about saying sculptor
How do you pronounce sculptor?
Say SKUHLP-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈskʌlptɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskʌlptə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sculptor?
Sculptor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHLP). Broken into parts: SKUHLP · ter.
Is sculptor 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 /ˈskʌlptə/ (SKUHLP-tuh).