How many syllables in impulsive?

Syllables in impulsive

3

im·pul·sive

Impulsive has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say impulsive

Pronunciation/ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
3 syllables, im-PUL-sive · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say impulsive slowly and listen for each vowel sound: im, pul, sive. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in impulsive?
Impulsive has three syllables.
How do you divide impulsive into syllables?
Impulsive divides as im-pul-sive.
Which syllable is stressed in impulsive?
The second syllable (im-PUL-sive).

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