How to Pronounce Pulsed

To pronounce "pulsed", say PULS-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /pʌlst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/pʌlst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pulsed”

"pulsed" has 2 syllables: puls-ed. It rhymes with repulsed and hulst, if that helps it stick.

What does pulsed mean?

verb

  1. To beat, to throb, to flash.

    “In the dead of night, all was still but the pulsing light.”

  2. To flow, particularly of blood.

    “Hot blood pulses through my veins.”

adjective

  1. Producing, or consisting of pulses (short bursts)

Words that rhyme with pulsed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

repulsedhulst

Related words

periodicperiodicalforcedbeatquiveredvibratedreverberatedpulsated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pulsed"?▾

"Pulsed" has 2 syllables: puls · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "pulsed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pulsed" is /pʌlst/.

What does "pulsed" mean?▾

Pulsed: To beat, to throb, to flash.

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