How to pronounce sculptured
Say it like SKUHLP-cherd. Sculptured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHLP).
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- SKUHLP
- cherd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sculptured 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.
- cherdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sculptured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKUHLP-chud.
What does sculptured mean?
- Made like a sculpture.
- Attractively formed.“His sculptured features drew appreciative looks.”
Where does sculptured come from?
From sculpture + -ed.
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Questions about saying sculptured
How do you pronounce sculptured?
Say SKUHLP-cherd. The American pronunciation is /ˈskʌlptʃɚd/. In British English it is /ˈskʌlptʃəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sculptured?
Sculptured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHLP). Broken into parts: SKUHLP · cherd.
Is sculptured 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 /ˈskʌlptʃəd/ (SKUHLP-chud).