Proper Pronunciation Guide

culture

[kʌɫ ʧɚ]

Tips:

  • Pronounce the letter “u” as the short vowel
    /ʌ/—like the vowel in the word “bus.”
  • Pronounce the “dark l”
    /ɫ/ clearly at the end of the first syllable and sustain it slightly.
  • Pronounce the letter “t” as
    /ʧ/.
  • Pronounce the final letters “ure” as the weak R-Vowel
    /ɚ/ .

Practice Sentences:

The elderly professor experienced culture shock when his students invited him to a heavy metal concert.
The management consultant had a difficult time attempting to change the culture of the company.

Definition:

  • (noun) An overall set of beliefs, behaviors, and way of living that is characteristic of a group of people, ranging from a company or organization to an ethnic or age group (youth culture), profession, or an entire nation or group of nations (Western Culture). Also, refinement and excellence in the arts and intellectual pursuits, including speech and the use of langauge.

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