How to pronounce implode
Say it like im-PLOHD. Implode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLOHD).
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- im
- PLOHD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Implode pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PLOHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of implode
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: im-PLOHD.
What does implode mean?
- To collapse or burst inward violently.“The submarine imploded as it sank below its crush depth.”
- To suddenly lose support in all areas of a campaign simultaneously.“Ragusa's campaign imploded after she confused coal mining with oil drilling during a speech.”
- To cause to collapse or burst inward violently.
Where does implode come from?
Back-formation from implosion.
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Words that rhyme with implode
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Questions about saying implode
How do you pronounce implode?
Say im-PLOHD. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈploʊd/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpləʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in implode?
Implode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLOHD). Broken into parts: im · PLOHD.
Is implode 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 /ˌɪmˈpləʊd/ (im-PLOHD).