How to Pronounce "culprit"
word
ˈkəɫpɹɪt
KUHL-prit
kˈʌlpɹɪt
KUL-prit
Definition
A culprit is a person or thing responsible for a crime, mistake, or problem.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəɫpɹɪt
British English
kˈʌlpɹɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHL-prit
UK
KUL-prit
Listen in Context
The police finally caught the culprit.
They are looking for the culprit who broke the window.
Who is the culprit behind this mess?
Chocolate was the main culprit for her stained shirt.