How to pronounce explained
Say it like ik-SPLAYND. Explained has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLAYND).
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- ik
- SPLAYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Explained pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPLAYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of explained
American and British speakers say explained in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈspleɪnd/ in the US and /ɪkˈspleɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPLAYND.
What does explained mean?
- simple past and past participle of explain How to pronounce explain
Words that rhyme with explained
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of explained.
Questions about saying explained
How do you pronounce explained?
Say ik-SPLAYND. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspleɪnd/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspleɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in explained?
Explained has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLAYND). Broken into parts: ik · SPLAYND.
Do Americans and Brits say explained the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈspleɪnd/ and the British form is /ɪkˈspleɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.