How do you pronounce "impulse"?

In American English: /ˈɪmpəls/ (IMP-uhls). In British English: /ˈɪmpɐls/ (IMP). In Canadian English: /ˈɪmpəls/ (IMP-uhls). In Australian English: /ˈɪmpʌls/ (IMP-uhls).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɪmpəls/ (IMP-uhls), while in British English it's /ˈɪmpɐls/ (IMP).

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impulse

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/ˈɪmpəls/

IMP-uhls

Syllable Breakdown

ɪmpim·əlspulse

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