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How to pronounce:
cultural
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkʌltʃərəl
Examples:
The country is the cultural backwater of the world.
The country was fervid with cultural life.
It is a repository of the cultural and social heritage of the country.
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Common mistakes of cultural pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "cul-TUR-al" /kʌlˈtʃʊr.əl/ (US) instead of the correct first syllable. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable: "CUL-tural" /ˈkʌl.tʃər.əl/ (UK).
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce the "u" in "cultural" as a long vowel, saying "cūl-tural" instead of the short "u" sound. Tip: Practice the short "u" /ʌ/ to ensure clarity.
- Missing schwa sound: Learners often omit the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "cul-tur-al" instead of "cul-tur-al". Tip: Focus on the unstressed schwa /ə/ to make your pronunciation more natural.
- Final "l" sound: Some people may not pronounce the final "l" clearly, leading to "cultur" instead of "cultural". Tip: Make sure to articulate the final "l" /əl/ to complete the word properly.
- Overemphasis on "t": A common mistake is overemphasizing the "t" sound, saying "cul-TUR-al" with a strong "t". Tip: Keep the "t" soft and blend it smoothly with the "u" to sound more fluent.