How to pronounce impulses
Say it like IM-pul-siz. Impulses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM).
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- IM
- pul
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impulses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of impulses
American and British speakers say impulses in essentially the same way: /ˈɪmpəlsɪz/ in the US and /ˈɪmpʌlsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: IM-pul-siz.
Other ways to say impulses
Impulses also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- im-PUHL-siz /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪz/
What does impulses mean?
- plural of impulse How to pronounce impulse
Questions about saying impulses
How do you pronounce impulses?
Say IM-pul-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪmpəlsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɪmpʌlsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impulses?
Impulses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM). Broken into parts: IM · pul · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say impulses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪmpəlsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈɪmpʌlsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.