How many syllables in "impulsively"?

"impulsively" has 4 lettergrepen (im - pul - sive - ly).

How to divide "impulsively"?

"impulsively" divides into 4 parts: im · pul · sive · ly.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (im... pul... sive... ly) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"impulsively": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:im·pul·sive·ly

Hoofdklemtoon

im-PUL-sive-ly(im · pul · sive · ly)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "impulsively" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪmˈpʌlsɪvli⁄

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IPAɪmˈpʌlsɪvli

Lettergrepenim·pul·sive·ly

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How many syllables in "impulsively"?: "impulsively" has 4 lettergrepen (im - pul - sive - ly).
How to divide "impulsively"?: "impulsively" divides into 4 parts: im · pul · sive · ly.
Where is the stress in "impulsively"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "impulsively"?: Say each syllable slowly (im... pul... sive... ly) and listen on SayItVid.