Phonetic Breakdown of "cultivating"
Learn how to break down "cultivating" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.
cul-ti-vat-ing
4 syllables
IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:
K AH1 L T IH0 V EY2 T IH0 NG
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Definition of "cultivating"
Verb
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To grow plants, notably cropsExample: "Most farmers in this region cultivate maize."
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To nurture; to foster; to tend.Example: "They tried to cultivate an interest in learning among their students."
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To turn or stir soil in preparation for planting.