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impulse

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "impulse" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

impulse

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

impulse is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, impulse is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofimpulse

1noun
  • A thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels.
  • A wish or urge, particularly a sudden one prompting action.

    Example: "The impulse to learn drove me to study night and day."

  • The integral of force over time.

    Example: "The total impulse from the impact will depend on the kinetic energy of the bullet."

1verb
  • To impel; to incite.
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