How to Pronounce "take the pulse of"
expression
TAYK thuh PULS uhv
TAYK thuh PULS ov
Definition
To check or assess how people are feeling, what is happening, or the general state of something, often by asking questions or observing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpəɫs/ /ˈəv
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈʌls/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK thuh PULS uhv
UK
TAYK thuh PULS ov
Listen in Context
The doctor will take the pulse of each patient.
The manager wants to take the pulse of the team before making changes.
We should take the pulse of our customers regularly.
Before launching the new product, let's take the pulse of the market.