How to pronounce pulsion
Say it like PUHL-shun. Pulsion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHL).
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- PUHL
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pulsion 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pulsion
American and British speakers say pulsion in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌlʃən/ in the US and /ˈpʌlʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHL-shun.
What does pulsion mean?
- A subconscious drive or impulse.
Where does pulsion come from?
Borrowed from French pulsion, from Latin pulsio.
Words that rhyme with pulsion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pulsion.
Questions about saying pulsion
How do you pronounce pulsion?
Say PUHL-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌlʃən/. In British English it is /ˈpʌlʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pulsion?
Pulsion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHL). Broken into parts: PUHL · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say pulsion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌlʃən/ and the British form is /ˈpʌlʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.