How to Pronounce "impulses"
word
/ˈɪmpəɫsɪz/
IM-puhl-siz
/ˈɪmpʌlsɪz/
IM-puhl-siz
Definition
Sudden strong desires or urges to act without thinking. In science, 'impulses' can also mean quick bursts of electrical or nervous energy.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɪmpəɫsɪz/
British English
/ˈɪmpʌlsɪz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IM-puhl-siz
UK
IM-puhl-siz
Listen in Context
He tried to resist his impulses to eat more cake.
Nerve cells use electrical impulses to send messages.
Children often act on their impulses without thinking.
She regrets spending so much — her shopping impulses get her every time.