How to Pronounce Cultured

To pronounce "cultured", say CULT-ur-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

CULT-ur-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “cultured”

"cultured" has 3 syllables: cult-ur-ed.

What does cultured mean?

verb

  1. To maintain in an environment suitable for growth (especially of bacteria) (compare cultivate)
  2. To increase the artistic or scientific interest (in something) (compare cultivate)

adjective

  1. Learned in the ways of civilized society; civilized; refined.
  2. Artificially developed.

    “cultured plant”

Synonyms

cultivated

Antonyms

uncultured

Related words

cultivatedpolitegenteelcivilizedrefinedwell-educatedwell-readintellectual

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cultured"?▾

"Cultured" has 3 syllables: cult · ur · ed.

What does "cultured" mean?▾

Cultured: To maintain in an environment suitable for growth (especially of bacteria) (compare cultivate)

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