How to pronounce sepulture
Say it like SEP-ul-cher. Sepulture has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEP).
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- SEP
- ul
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sepulture pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sepulture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEP-ul-chuh.
What does sepulture mean?
- The act of sepulchring, committing the remains of a deceased person to the grave or sepulchre.
- To inter in a sepulture.
Where does sepulture come from?
From Middle English sepulture, sepultur, from Old French sepulture, from Latin sepultura.
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Questions about saying sepulture
How do you pronounce sepulture?
Say SEP-ul-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛpəltʃər/. In British English it is /ˈsɛpəltʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sepulture?
Sepulture has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEP). Broken into parts: SEP · ul · cher.
Is sepulture 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 /ˈsɛpəltʃə/ (SEP-ul-chuh).