How do you pronounce "culture"?

In American English: /ˈkʌltʃɝ/ (KUHLCH-ur). In British English: /kˈɐltʃə/ (K). In Canadian English: /ˈkʌltʃɝ/ (KUHLCH-ur). In Australian English: /kˈʌltʃə/ (K-uhlch).

Is "culture" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkʌltʃɝ/ (KUHLCH-ur), while in British English it's /kˈɐltʃə/ (K).

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culture

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/ˈkʌltʃɝ/

KUHLCH-ur

Syllable Breakdown

kʌltʃcul·ɝture

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