Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cultus

/ˈkʌl.təs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.96 in modern English

Syllables
cul-tus
IPA
/ˈkʌl.təs/
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
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Etymology

From Latin cultus (“cultivation, culture”). See cult.

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How do you pronounce cultus?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkʌl.təs/.
What does cultus mean?
Established or accepted religious rites or customs of worship; state of religious development.
Where does cultus come from?
It is traced to Latin.

How to pronounce cultus

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