How to pronounce explains
Say it like ik-SPLAYNZ. Explains has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLAYNZ).
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- ik
- SPLAYNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Explains 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.
- SPLAYNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of explains
American and British speakers say explains in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈspleɪnz/ in the US and /ɪkˈspleɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPLAYNZ.
What does explains mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of explain How to pronounce explain
Words that rhyme with explains
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of explains.
Questions about saying explains
How do you pronounce explains?
Say ik-SPLAYNZ. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈspleɪnz/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspleɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in explains?
Explains has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLAYNZ). Broken into parts: ik · SPLAYNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say explains the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈspleɪnz/ and the British form is /ɪkˈspleɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.