How to pronounce explication
Say it like ek-spluh-KAY-shun. Explication has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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- ek
- spluh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Explication pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- spluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of explication
American and British speakers say explication in essentially the same way: /ˌɛkspləˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɛkspləˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-spluh-KAY-shun.
What does explication mean?
- The act of opening or unfolding.
- The act of explaining; an explanation.
- The sense given by an expositor.
Where does explication come from?
Borrowed from Middle French explication and its etymon Latin explicātiō, explicātiōnem.
Words that rhyme with explication
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of explication.
Questions about saying explication
How do you pronounce explication?
Say ek-spluh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkspləˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɛkspləˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in explication?
Explication has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: ek · spluh · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say explication the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛkspləˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɛkspləˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.