How to Pronounce "pulsar"
word
ˈpʊɫsɝ
PUL-sar
pˈʌlsɑː
pUL-sah
Definition
A pulsar is a type of rapidly spinning neutron star that emits regular pulses of radio waves and other radiation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊɫsɝ
British English
pˈʌlsɑː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUL-sar
UK
pUL-sah
Listen in Context
A pulsar is a type of neutron star found in space.
Scientists study pulsars to learn about the universe.
The first pulsar was discovered in 1967.
Astronomers use the signals from a pulsar to measure cosmic distances.