How to Pronounce "culvert"
word
ˈkəɫvɝt
KUHL-vert
kˈʌlvɜːt
KUL-vurt
Definition
A culvert is a tunnel or pipe that carries water under a road, railway, or path. It helps control water flow and prevents flooding.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəɫvɝt
British English
kˈʌlvɜːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHL-vert
UK
KUL-vurt
Listen in Context
A culvert carries water under the road.
The workers are repairing the broken culvert.
Heavy rain blocked the culvert and caused flooding.
We have to check the culvert every spring to make sure it isn’t clogged.