How to pronounce explored
Say it like ik-SPLORD. Explored has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLORD).
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- ik
- SPLORD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Explored 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.
- SPLORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of explored
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ik-SPLAWD.
What does explored mean?
- simple past and past participle of explore How to pronounce explore
- Having undergone exploration.
Words that rhyme with explored
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Questions about saying explored
How do you pronounce explored?
Say ik-SPLORD. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsplɔrd/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsplɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in explored?
Explored has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLORD). Broken into parts: ik · SPLORD.
Is explored 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 /ɪkˈsplɔːd/ (ik-SPLAWD).