How do you pronounce "impulsive"?

In American English: /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/ (im-PUHLS-iv). In British English: /ɪmpˈɐlsɪv/ (imp-ⱯLS). In Canadian English: /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/ (im-PUHLS-iv). In Australian English: /ɪmpˈʌlsɪv/ (imp-UHLS-iv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/ (im-PUHLS-iv), while in British English it's /ɪmpˈɐlsɪv/ (imp-ⱯLS).

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/ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/

im-PUHLS-iv

Syllable Breakdown

ɪmim·pʌlspul·ɪvsive

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