How to pronounce exploder
Say it like ik-SPLOH-der. Exploder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLOH).
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- ik
- SPLOH
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exploder 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.
- SPLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of exploder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ik-SPLOH-duh.
What does exploder mean?
- Someone or something that explodes.
- A device to trigger explosive detonators such as a plunger or crank operated electrical generator.
- A device to trigger explosions in torpedoes.
Where does exploder come from?
From explode + -er.
Questions about saying exploder
How do you pronounce exploder?
Say ik-SPLOH-der. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsploʊdər/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspləʊdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exploder?
Exploder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLOH). Broken into parts: ik · SPLOH · der.
Is exploder 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 /ɪkˈspləʊdə/ (ik-SPLOH-duh).