How to pronounce explorer
Say it like ik-SPLOR-er. Explorer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLOR).
- ik
- SPLOR
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Explorer 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of explorer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ik-SPLAW-ruh.
What does explorer mean?
- someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
- a commercial browser
Where does explorer come from?
From explore + -er.
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Words that rhyme with explorer
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Questions about saying explorer
How do you pronounce explorer?
Say ik-SPLOR-er. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsplɔrɚ/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsplɔːrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in explorer?
Explorer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLOR). Broken into parts: ik · SPLOR · er.
Is explorer 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 /ɪkˈsplɔːrə/ (ik-SPLAW-ruh).