How to pronounce asplode
Say it like uh-SPLOHD. Asplode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLOHD).
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- uh
- SPLOHD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asplode 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.
- SPLOHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of asplode
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-SPLOHD.
What does asplode mean?
- To explode.
Where does asplode come from?
Lax pronunciation of explode.
Words that rhyme with asplode
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Questions about saying asplode
How do you pronounce asplode?
Say uh-SPLOHD. The American pronunciation is /əˈsploʊd/. In British English it is /əˈspləʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asplode?
Asplode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLOHD). Broken into parts: uh · SPLOHD.
Is asplode 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 /əˈspləʊd/ (uh-SPLOHD).