How to pronounce viticulture
Say it like VID-uh-kuhl-cher. Viticulture has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VID).
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- VID
- uh
- kuhl
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Viticulture pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kuhlGive this part a little weight. 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 viticulture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VIT-ih-kuhl-chuh.
What does viticulture mean?
- The agricultural practice of growing vines, particularly grape vines.“The old French farmer practiced viticulture and raised some of the best grapes in the world. He is knowledgeable in viticulture.”
Where does viticulture come from?
From viti- + culture, from Latin vītis + cultūra (“cultivation of the vine, vine-growing”).
Questions about saying viticulture
How do you pronounce viticulture?
Say VID-uh-kuhl-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪdəˌkəltʃər/. In British English it is /ˈvɪtɪˌkʌltʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in viticulture?
Viticulture has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VID). Broken into parts: VID · uh · kuhl · cher.
Is viticulture 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 /ˈvɪtɪˌkʌltʃə/ (VIT-ih-kuhl-chuh).