How to pronounce applosive
Say it like uh-PLOH-siv. Applosive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLOH).
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- uh
- PLOH
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Applosive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of applosive
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-PLOH-siv.
What does applosive mean?
- An unreleased plosive, denoted ◌̚ in the IPA.
Where does applosive come from?
From a- + plosive.
Words that rhyme with applosive
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Questions about saying applosive
How do you pronounce applosive?
Say uh-PLOH-siv. The American pronunciation is /əˈploʊsɪv/. In British English it is /əˈpləʊsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in applosive?
Applosive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLOH). Broken into parts: uh · PLOH · siv.
Is applosive pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əˈpləʊsɪv/ (uh-PLOH-siv).