How to pronounce pulses
Say it like PUHL-siz. Pulses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce pulses. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PUHL
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pulses 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.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pulses
American and British speakers say pulses in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌlsɪz/ in the US and /ˈpʌlsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHL-siz.
What does pulses mean?
- plural of pulse How to pronounce pulse“The electrifying beat sent pulses of energy through my body.”
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pulse How to pronounce pulse
Questions about saying pulses
How do you pronounce pulses?
Say PUHL-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌlsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈpʌlsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pulses?
Pulses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHL). Broken into parts: PUHL · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say pulses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌlsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈpʌlsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.