The spelling of the word "culp" is fairly straightforward once you understand its pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled /kʌlp/. The first sound is a short "u" as in "cup," followed by an unvoiced "l" sound. The final sound is a "p," which is also unvoiced. This word can be used as a noun or a verb and is often associated with blame or responsibility for something negative. For example, "He felt a sense of culpability for the accident."