How to Pronounce Sculpture

To pronounce "sculpture", say SCULPT-ur-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈskəɫptʃɝ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈskəɫptʃɝ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/skˈʌlptʃɐ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “sculpture”

"sculpture" has 3 syllables: sculpt-ur-e.

What does sculpture mean?

noun

  1. A three dimensional work of art created by shaping malleable objects and letting them harden or by chipping away pieces from a rock (sculpting).
  2. Works of art created by sculpting, as a group.

verb

  1. To fashion something into a three-dimensional figure.
  2. To represent something in sculpture.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sculpture"?▾

"Sculpture" has 3 syllables: sculpt · ur · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "sculpture"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sculpture" is /ˈskəɫptʃɝ/.

What does "sculpture" mean?▾

Sculpture: A three dimensional work of art created by shaping malleable objects and letting them harden or by chipping away pieces from a rock (sculpting).

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