How to pronounce explicature
Say it like ek-SPLIK-uh-cher. Explicature has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLIK).
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- ek
- SPLIK
- uh
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Explicature pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SPLIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of explicature
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ek-SPLIK-uh-chuh.
What does explicature mean?
- Something explicitly expressed in an utterance, as opposed to what is implicit.
Where does explicature come from?
From explicate + -ure, after implicature.
Questions about saying explicature
How do you pronounce explicature?
Say ek-SPLIK-uh-cher. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈsplɪkətʃɚ/. In British English it is /ɛkˈsplɪkətʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in explicature?
Explicature has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLIK). Broken into parts: ek · SPLIK · uh · cher.
Is explicature pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɛkˈsplɪkətʃə/ (ek-SPLIK-uh-chuh).