How to Pronounce "impulse"
word
/ˈɪmpəɫs/
IM-puhls
/ˈɪmpʌls/
IM-puhls
Definition
A sudden strong desire to do something without thinking carefully; also, in science, a quick force that causes movement.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɪmpəɫs/
British English
/ˈɪmpʌls/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IM-puhls
UK
IM-puhls
Listen in Context
He bought the shoes on an impulse.
Try to control your impulse to shout.
An electric impulse moves through the nerve.
I couldn't resist the impulse to eat cake at midnight.