How do you pronounce "convulsive"?

In American English: /kənˈvʌlsɪv/ (kuhn-VUHLS-iv). In British English: /kənvˈʌlsɪv/ (kuhnv-UHLS-iv). In Canadian English: /kənˈvʌlsɪv/ (kuhn-VUHLS-iv). In Australian English: /kənvˈʌlsɪv/ (kuhnv-UHLS-iv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kənˈvʌlsɪv/ (kuhn-VUHLS-iv), while in British English it's /kənvˈʌlsɪv/ (kuhnv-UHLS-iv).

How to Pronounce "convulsive"

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convulsive

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/kənˈvʌlsɪv/

kuhn-VUHLS-iv

Syllable Breakdown

kəncon·vʌlsvul·ɪvsive

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