How to pronounce impulsively
Say it like im-PUHL-siv-lee. Impulsively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHL).
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- im
- PUHL
- siv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Impulsively pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of impulsively
American and British speakers say impulsively in essentially the same way: /ɪmˈpʌlsɪvli/ in the US and /ɪmˈpʌlsɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-PUHL-siv-lee.
What does impulsively mean?
- In an impulsive manner; with force; by impulse.
Where does impulsively come from?
From impulsive + -ly.
Words that rhyme with impulsively
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Questions about saying impulsively
How do you pronounce impulsively?
Say im-PUHL-siv-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɪmˈpʌlsɪvli/. In British English it is /ɪmˈpʌlsɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in impulsively?
Impulsively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUHL). Broken into parts: im · PUHL · siv · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say impulsively the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪmˈpʌlsɪvli/ and the British form is /ɪmˈpʌlsɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.