How to pronounce pulsate
Say it like PUHL-sayt. Pulsate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHL).
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- PUHL
- sayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pulsate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- saytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of pulsate
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: pul-SAYT.
What does pulsate mean?
- To expand and contract rhythmically; to throb or to beat, exhibit a pulse.
- To quiver, vibrate, or flash; as to the beat of music.“The party pulsated with revellers.”
- To pulse, to be full of life, energy: to bustle, thrive, flourish.
Where does pulsate come from?
Perhaps formed within English as a back-formation from pulsation (attested from the early 15th century, in Middle English).
Questions about saying pulsate
How do you pronounce pulsate?
Say PUHL-sayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌlseɪt/. In British English it is /pʌlˈseɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pulsate?
Pulsate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHL). Broken into parts: PUHL · sayt.
Is pulsate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /pʌlˈseɪt/ (pul-SAYT).