How to Pronounce Cultivate

To pronounce "cultivate", say CULT-iv-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

cultivate

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cultivate”

"cultivate" has 4 syllables: cult-iv-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does cultivate mean?

verb

  1. To grow plants, notably crops

    “Most farmers in this region cultivate maize.”

  2. To nurture; to foster; to tend.

    “They tried to cultivate an interest in learning among their students.”

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Words that rhyme with cultivate

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cultivate"?▾

"Cultivate" has 4 syllables: cult · iv · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "cultivate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cultivate" is /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/.

What does "cultivate" mean?▾

Cultivate: To grow plants, notably crops

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