How many syllables in "pulsate"?

"pulsate" has 2 lettergrepen (pul - sate).

How to divide "pulsate"?

"pulsate" divides into 2 parts: pul · sate.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (pul... sate) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Lettergrepen

"pulsate": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pul·sate

Hoofdklemtoon

PUL-sate(pul · sate)● ○

Stress in "pulsate" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈpʌl.seɪt⁄

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IPAˈpʌl.seɪt

Lettergrepenpul·sate

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How many syllables in "pulsate"?: "pulsate" has 2 lettergrepen (pul - sate).
How to divide "pulsate"?: "pulsate" divides into 2 parts: pul · sate.
Where is the stress in "pulsate"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "pulsate"?: Say each syllable slowly (pul... sate) and listen on SayItVid.