About "culture"
How to Split "culture" into Syllables
The word culture is divided into 3 syllables: cul·tu·re. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- cul — 1st syllable
- tu — 2nd syllable
- re — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of culture:
- IPA: /ˈkʌlt͡ʃə/
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📖 Definitions
- culture (countable and uncountable, plural cultures)
- The arts, customs, lifestyles, background, and habits that characterize humankind, or a particular society or nation.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle French culture (“cultivation; culture”), from Latin cultūra (“cultivation; culture”), from cultus, perfect passive participle of colō (“till, cultivate, to grow, worship”) (related to colōnus and colōnia), from Proto-Indo-European *kʷel- (“to move; to turn (around)”). Borrowed from Latin cultūra (“cultivation; culture”), from cultus, perfect passive participle of colō (“till, cultivate, worship”), from Proto-Indo-European *kʷel- (“to move; to turn (a...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare culture with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| culture | 3 | cul·tu·re |
| coagulator | 4 | coa-gu-la-tor |
| clutter | 2 | clutt-er |
| cloture | 3 | clo-tu-re |
| Calder | 2 | cald-er |
🔗 Related Words
Explore syllable divisions of words related to culture:
cull, cult, Cullen, culling, culotte, culprit, cultism, cultist.