How to pronounce appulse
Say it like AP-uls. Appulse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce appulse. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AP
- uls
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appulse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- APSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of appulse
American and British speakers say appulse in essentially the same way: /ˈæpəls/ in the US and /ˈæpəls/ in the UK.
British respelling: AP-uls.
What does appulse mean?
- An energetic movement towards or against something; a push, a strike.
- A close approach of two heavenly bodies; a conjunction or occultation.
Where does appulse come from?
From Latin appulsus.
Questions about saying appulse
How do you pronounce appulse?
Say AP-uls. The American pronunciation is /ˈæpəls/. In British English it is /ˈæpəls/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appulse?
Appulse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · uls.
Do Americans and Brits say appulse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæpəls/ and the British form is /ˈæpəls/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.