How to pronounce pulsed
Say it like PUHLST. Pulsed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PUHLST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pulsed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHLSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of pulsed
American and British speakers say pulsed in essentially the same way: /pʌlst/ in the US and /pʌlst/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHLST.
What does pulsed mean?
- simple past and past participle of pulse How to pronounce pulse
- Producing, or consisting of pulses (short bursts)
Questions about saying pulsed
How do you pronounce pulsed?
Say PUHLST. The American pronunciation is /pʌlst/. In British English it is /pʌlst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pulsed?
Pulsed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PUHLST.
Do Americans and Brits say pulsed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pʌlst/ and the British form is /pʌlst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.