How to pronounce sericulture
Say it like SER-ih-kuhl-cher. Sericulture has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SER).
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- SER
- ih
- kuhl
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sericulture pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sericulture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SER-ih-kuhl-chuh.
What does sericulture mean?
- The rearing of silkworms for the production of silk.
Where does sericulture come from?
Possibly borrowed from French sériculture, a modification of French sériciculture (“sericulture”) (or directly from sériciculture), from Late Latin sēricum (“Chinese goods, especially silk”) + French culture (“crop; culture”).
Questions about saying sericulture
How do you pronounce sericulture?
Say SER-ih-kuhl-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛrɪˌkʌltʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛrɪˌkʌltʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sericulture?
Sericulture has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SER). Broken into parts: SER · ih · kuhl · cher.
Is sericulture 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 /ˈsɛrɪˌkʌltʃə/ (SER-ih-kuhl-chuh).