How to pronounce tulpa
Say it like TUHL-puh. Tulpa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHL).
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- TUHL
- puh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tulpa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tulpa
American and British speakers say tulpa in essentially the same way: /ˈtʌlpə/ in the US and /ˈtʌlpə/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHL-puh.
What does tulpa mean?
- A magical creature that attains corporeal reality, having been originally merely imaginary.
- A type of thought-form regarded as capable of independent action, with a persistent personality and identity; a kind of modern imaginary friend.
Questions about saying tulpa
How do you pronounce tulpa?
Say TUHL-puh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌlpə/. In British English it is /ˈtʌlpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tulpa?
Tulpa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHL). Broken into parts: TUHL · puh.
Do Americans and Brits say tulpa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʌlpə/ and the British form is /ˈtʌlpə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.