How to pronounce explosions
Say it like ik-SPLOH-zhunz. Explosions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLOH).
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- ik
- SPLOH
- zhunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Explosions 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.
- zhunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of explosions
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ik-SPLOH-zhunz.
What does explosions mean?
- plural of explosion How to pronounce explosion
Questions about saying explosions
How do you pronounce explosions?
Say ik-SPLOH-zhunz. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsploʊʒənz/. In British English it is /ɪkˈspləʊʒənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in explosions?
Explosions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLOH). Broken into parts: ik · SPLOH · zhunz.
Is explosions 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 /ɪkˈspləʊʒənz/ (ik-SPLOH-zhunz).