How to Pronounce "pulses"
word
ˈpəɫsɪz
PUHL-siz
pˈʌlsɪz
PUL-siz
Definition
'Pulses' refers to dry edible seeds from legumes, such as beans, lentils, and chickpeas. It can also mean the beats of a pulse, like the heartbeat or rhythmic vibrations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpəɫsɪz
British English
pˈʌlsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUHL-siz
UK
PUL-siz
Listen in Context
We eat pulses like lentils and beans every week.
Doctors check your pulses to see how healthy you are.
Many vegetarian dishes use pulses as their main protein.
The kitchen was stocked with all kinds of pulses, from chickpeas to black beans.