How to pronounce exploding
Say it like ik-SPLOH-ding. Exploding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLOH).
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- ik
- SPLOH
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exploding 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of exploding
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ik-SPLOH-ding.
What does exploding mean?
- present participle and gerund of explode How to pronounce explode“My head is exploding from all this rubbish.”
- Having the appearance of an explosion.
- Only available for a very short period.
- Explosion.
Words that rhyme with exploding
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Questions about saying exploding
How do you pronounce exploding?
Say ik-SPLOH-ding. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsploʊdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspləʊdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exploding?
Exploding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLOH). Broken into parts: ik · SPLOH · ding.
Is exploding pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɪkˈspləʊdɪŋ/ (ik-SPLOH-ding).