How to pronounce Tulsa
Say it like TUHL-suh. Tulsa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHL).
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- TUHL
- suh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tulsa 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Tulsa
American and British speakers say Tulsa in essentially the same way: /ˈtʌlsə/ in the US and /ˈtʌlsə/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHL-suh.
What does Tulsa mean?
- a major city of northeastern Oklahoma on the Arkansas river; once known as the oil capital of the world and still heavily involved in the oil and gas industries
Questions about saying Tulsa
How do you pronounce Tulsa?
Say TUHL-suh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌlsə/. In British English it is /ˈtʌlsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Tulsa?
Tulsa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHL). Broken into parts: TUHL · suh.
Do Americans and Brits say Tulsa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʌlsə/ and the British form is /ˈtʌlsə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.