How to pronounce explore
Say it like ik-SPLOR. Explore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLOR).
- ik
- SPLOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Explore 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.
- SPLORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of explore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ik-SPLAW.
What does explore mean?
- inquire into“the students had to research the history of the Second World War for their history project”“He searched for information on his relatives on the web”
- travel to or penetrate into“explore unknown territory in biology”
- examine minutely
Where does explore come from?
From Middle French explorer, from Latin explōrāre (“to investigate, search out”), itself said to be originally a hunters' term meaning "to set up a loud cry", from ex- (“out”) + plōrāre (“to cry”), but the second element is also explained a
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with explore
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of explore.
Questions about saying explore
How do you pronounce explore?
Say ik-SPLOR. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsplɔr/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsplɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in explore?
Explore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLOR). Broken into parts: ik · SPLOR.
Is explore 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 /ɪkˈsplɔː/ (ik-SPLAW).