How to Pronounce "take your pulse"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈpəɫs
TAYK-yer-PUHLSS or TAYK-yoor-PUHLSS
tˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /pˈʌls
TAYK-YAW-PULSS
Definition
To check or measure your heartbeat by feeling your wrist or neck. It is often done to see how fast your heart is beating.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈpəɫs
British English
tˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /pˈʌls
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-yer-PUHLSS or TAYK-yoor-PUHLSS
UK
TAYK-YAW-PULSS
Listen in Context
The nurse will take your pulse now.
Can you take your pulse by yourself?
Doctors often take your pulse during a checkup.
If you feel dizzy, try to take your pulse and see if it's fast.