How to pronounce dulse
Say it like DUHLS. Dulse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DUHLS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dulse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DUHLSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of dulse
American and British speakers say dulse in essentially the same way: /dʌls/ in the US and /dʌls/ in the UK.
British respelling: DUHLS.
What does dulse mean?
- A seaweed of a reddish-brown color (Palmaria palmata) which is sometimes eaten, as in Scotland.
Where does dulse come from?
Borrowed from Irish duileasc, Scottish Gaelic duileasg; compare Welsh delysg.
Words that rhyme with dulse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dulse.
Questions about saying dulse
How do you pronounce dulse?
Say DUHLS. The American pronunciation is /dʌls/. In British English it is /dʌls/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dulse?
Dulse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DUHLS.
Do Americans and Brits say dulse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʌls/ and the British form is /dʌls/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.