How to pronounce pulsating
Say it like PUHL-say-ting. Pulsating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHL).
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- PUHL
- say
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pulsating 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.
- sayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pulsating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PUHL-say-ting.
What does pulsating mean?
- Very exciting.
- present participle and gerund of pulsate How to pronounce pulsate
- A pulsation.
Questions about saying pulsating
How do you pronounce pulsating?
Say PUHL-say-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌlˌseɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpʌlˌseɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pulsating?
Pulsating has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHL). Broken into parts: PUHL · say · ting.
Is pulsating pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈpʌlˌseɪtɪŋ/ (PUHL-say-ting).