How to Pronounce Pulpit

To pronounce "pulpit", say PULP-it — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpʊl.pɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpʊl.pɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pulpit”

"pulpit" has 2 syllables: pulp-it.

What does pulpit mean?

noun

  1. A raised platform in a church, usually enclosed, where the minister or preacher stands when giving the sermon.
  2. Activity performed from a church pulpit, in other words, preaching, sermons, religious teaching, the preaching profession, preachers collectively or an individual preaching position; by extension: bully pulpit.

Synonyms

cockpitoffice

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pulpit"?▾

"Pulpit" has 2 syllables: pulp · it.

What is the IPA transcription of "pulpit"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pulpit" is /ˈpʊl.pɪt/.

What does "pulpit" mean?▾

Pulpit: A raised platform in a church, usually enclosed, where the minister or preacher stands when giving the sermon.

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