How to pronounce pulpit
Say it like PUUL-pit. Pulpit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUL).
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- PUUL
- pit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pulpit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUULSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- pitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pulpit
American and British speakers say pulpit in essentially the same way: /ˈpʊlpɪt/ in the US and /ˈpʊlpɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUUL-pit.
What does pulpit mean?
- A raised platform in a church, sometimes enclosed, where the minister or preacher stands when giving the sermon; also, the lectern on such a platform.
- Activity associated with or usually performed from a church pulpit; preaching, sermons, religious teaching.
- The preaching profession, office, or role in general; the pastorate, the priesthood, the ministry.
Where does pulpit come from?
From Middle English pulpit, from Old French pulpite and Latin pulpitum (“platform”).
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Questions about saying pulpit
How do you pronounce pulpit?
Say PUUL-pit. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʊlpɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpʊlpɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pulpit?
Pulpit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUL). Broken into parts: PUUL · pit.
Do Americans and Brits say pulpit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʊlpɪt/ and the British form is /ˈpʊlpɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.