How to pronounce convulse
Say it like kun-VUHLS. Convulse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUHLS).
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- kun
- VUHLS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Convulse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VUHLSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of convulse
American and British speakers say convulse in essentially the same way: /kənˈvʌls/ in the US and /kənˈvʌls/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-VUHLS.
What does convulse mean?
- To suffer violent involuntary contractions of the muscles, causing one's body to contort.
- To be beset by political or social upheaval.
- To cause (someone) to suffer such contractions, especially as a result of making them laugh heartily.
Where does convulse come from?
From Latin convulsus, past participle of convellere (“to pluck up, dislocate, convulse”), from com- (“together”) + vellere (“to pluck, pull”).
Words that rhyme with convulse
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Questions about saying convulse
How do you pronounce convulse?
Say kun-VUHLS. The American pronunciation is /kənˈvʌls/. In British English it is /kənˈvʌls/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in convulse?
Convulse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUHLS). Broken into parts: kun · VUHLS.
Do Americans and Brits say convulse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈvʌls/ and the British form is /kənˈvʌls/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.