How do you pronounce "tulsa"?

In American English: /ˈtʌlsə/ (TUHLS-uh). In British English: /tˈʌlsə/ (T-uhls). In Canadian English: /ˈtʌlsə/ (TUHLS-uh). In Australian English: /tˈʌlsə/ (T-uhls).

Is "tulsa" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʌlsə/ (TUHLS-uh), while in British English it's /tˈʌlsə/ (T-uhls).

How to Pronounce "tulsa"

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tulsa

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/ˈtʌlsə/

TUHLS-uh

Syllable Breakdown

tʌlstul·əsa

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