How to pronounce explicitly
Say it like ik-SPLIS-ut-lee. Explicitly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLIS).
- ik
- SPLIS
- ut
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Explicitly 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.
- SPLISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of explicitly
American and British speakers say explicitly in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈsplɪsətli/ in the US and /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SPLIS-it-lee.
What does explicitly mean?
- In an explicit manner.“The fifth amendment to the United States constitution provides explicitly for the protection of private property.”
Where does explicitly come from?
From explicit + -ly.
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Questions about saying explicitly
How do you pronounce explicitly?
Say ik-SPLIS-ut-lee. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsplɪsətli/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in explicitly?
Explicitly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLIS). Broken into parts: ik · SPLIS · ut · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say explicitly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈsplɪsətli/ and the British form is /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.