How to Pronounce Acculturation

To pronounce "acculturation", say ACC-ult-ur-at-ion — 5 syllables, IPA /ə.ˌkʌl.tʃə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

acculturation

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5

Syllables

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Letters

/ə.ˌkʌl.tʃə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “acculturation”

"acculturation" has 5 syllables: acc-ult-ur-at-ion.

What does acculturation mean?

noun

  1. A process by which the culture of an isolated society changes on contact with a different one.
  2. A process by which a person acquires the culture of the society that they inhabit, starting at birth.

Related words

assimilationsocializationculturesocialisationadjustmentenculturationintegrationadaptation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "acculturation"?▾

"Acculturation" has 5 syllables: acc · ult · ur · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "acculturation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "acculturation" is /ə.ˌkʌl.tʃə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/.

What does "acculturation" mean?▾

Acculturation: A process by which the culture of an isolated society changes on contact with a different one.

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