How to pronounce tulsi
Say it like TUUL-see. Tulsi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUUL).
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- TUUL
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tulsi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUULSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tulsi
American and British speakers say tulsi in essentially the same way: /ˈtʊlsi/ in the US and /ˈtʊlsiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUUL-see.
What does tulsi mean?
- Holy basil, Ocimum tenuiflorum.
Questions about saying tulsi
How do you pronounce tulsi?
Say TUUL-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʊlsi/. In British English it is /ˈtʊlsiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tulsi?
Tulsi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUUL). Broken into parts: TUUL · see.
Do Americans and Brits say tulsi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʊlsi/ and the British form is /ˈtʊlsiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.