How to pronounce explosively
Say it like ek-SPLOH-siv-lee. Explosively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLOH).
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- ek
- SPLOH
- siv
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Explosively pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SPLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of explosively
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ek-SPLOH-siv-lee.
What does explosively mean?
- In an explosive manner.
Where does explosively come from?
From explosive + -ly.
Questions about saying explosively
How do you pronounce explosively?
Say ek-SPLOH-siv-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkˈsploʊsɪvli/. In British English it is /ˌɛkˈspləʊsɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in explosively?
Explosively has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPLOH). Broken into parts: ek · SPLOH · siv · lee.
Is explosively 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 /ˌɛkˈspləʊsɪvli/ (ek-SPLOH-siv-lee).