How do you pronounce "sculpture"?

In American English: /ˈskʌlptʃɝ/ (SKUHLPCH-ur). In British English: /skˈɐlptʃə/ (SK). In Canadian English: /ˈskʌlptʃɝ/ (SKUHLPCH-ur). In Australian English: /skˈʌlptʃə/ (SK-uhlpch).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈskʌlptʃɝ/ (SKUHLPCH-ur), while in British English it's /skˈɐlptʃə/ (SK).

How to Pronounce "sculpture"

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sculpture

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/ˈskʌlptʃɝ/

SKUHLPCH-ur

Syllable Breakdown

skʌlptʃsculp·ɝture

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