How to pronounce pulsar
Say it like PUUL-ser. Pulsar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce pulsar. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PUUL
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pulsar 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.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of pulsar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUUL-suh.
What does pulsar mean?
- A rotating neutron star that emits radio pulses periodically.
Where does pulsar come from?
Blend of pulsating + (radio) star, patterned after quasar.
Questions about saying pulsar
How do you pronounce pulsar?
Say PUUL-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʊlsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpʊlsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pulsar?
Pulsar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUL). Broken into parts: PUUL · ser.
Is pulsar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpʊlsə/ (PUUL-suh).