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How to pronounce "multicultural"

multicultural

Adjective
American
/ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃərəl/

Syllable Breakdown

mul ti cul tur al

How natives say multicultural

British
/ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃərəl/

Syllable Breakdown

mul ti cul tur al

How natives say multicultural

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'mul', similar to 'mull'.

  • Say 'ti', like 'tee' but shorter.

  • Pronounce 'cul', similar to 'cull'.

  • Form 'tur', with the 'u' as in 'turn'.

  • End with 'al', like 'awl'.

Common Mistakes

  • multi-cultural (mul-ti-cul-tur-al)

  • mo-ti-cultural (mul-ti-cul-tur-al)

  • mul-tic-ultra (mul-ti-cul-tur-al)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • same as American

common mistakes

  • same as American

FAQ

Is the stress on 'multi'?

No, the main stress is on 'cul'.

How do I say 'tur'?

Use the 'u' sound as in 'turn'.

Is 'al' pronounced like 'all'?

No, it's like 'awl', shorter and softer.

Definition

multicultural

Relating to or including several cultures.

Word Family

culture

/ˈkʌltʃər/

noun

Arts and lifestyle of a group

Example: Art is part of culture.

multiculturalism

/ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃərəlɪzəm/

noun

Preservation of cultures

Example: Multiculturalism is important.

cultural

/ˈkʌltʃərəl/

adjective

Relating to culture

Example: Cultural events are fun.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'multicultural' has more syllables than 'culture'.

'multicultural' has 'multi' prefix unlike 'multiculturalism'.

'multicultural' includes 'multi', unlike 'cultural'.

Pro Tips

Practice the stress

Focus on stressing 'cul' to sound natural.

Syllable clarity

Break it into clear parts for smoother pronunciation.

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/ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

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/ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/

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/ˈsɪtɪzən/

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/ˈsɪti/

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/ˈsɪvɪk/

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