How to Pronounce Acculturate

To pronounce "acculturate", say ACC-ult-ur-at-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ə.ˈkʌl.tʃə.ˌɹeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/ə.ˈkʌl.tʃə.ˌɹeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “acculturate”

"acculturate" has 5 syllables: acc-ult-ur-at-e.

What does acculturate mean?

verb

  1. To change the culture of (a person) by the influence of another culture, especially a more advanced culture.
  2. To cause (a person) to acquire the culture of society, starting at birth.

Related words

acculturizeenculturateaccultureinculturateculturalizeencultureculturizereculture

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "acculturate"?▾

"Acculturate" has 5 syllables: acc · ult · ur · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "acculturate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "acculturate" is /ə.ˈkʌl.tʃə.ˌɹeɪt/.

What does "acculturate" mean?▾

Acculturate: To change the culture of (a person) by the influence of another culture, especially a more advanced culture.

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