How to pronounce pulp
Say it like PUHLP. Pulp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PUHLP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pulp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHLPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of pulp
American and British speakers say pulp in essentially the same way: /pʌlp/ in the US and /pʌlp/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHLP.
What does pulp mean?
- any soft or soggy mass“he pounded it to a pulp”
- a soft moist part of a fruit
- a mixture of cellulose fibers
- remove the pulp from, as from a fruit
- reduce to pulp“pulp fruit”“pulp wood”
Where does pulp come from?
From Middle English pulpe, from Latin pulpa.
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Words that rhyme with pulp
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pulp.
Questions about saying pulp
How do you pronounce pulp?
Say PUHLP. The American pronunciation is /pʌlp/. In British English it is /pʌlp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pulp?
Pulp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PUHLP.
Do Americans and Brits say pulp the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pʌlp/ and the British form is /pʌlp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.