How to pronounce imploded
Say it like im-PLOH-did. Imploded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLOH).
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- im
- PLOH
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imploded 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.
- PLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of imploded
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: im-PLOH-did.
What does imploded mean?
- simple past and past participle of implode How to pronounce implode
- That has collapsed inwards
Words that rhyme with imploded
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Questions about saying imploded
How do you pronounce imploded?
Say im-PLOH-did. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈploʊdɪd/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpləʊdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imploded?
Imploded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLOH). Broken into parts: im · PLOH · did.
Is imploded 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 /ˌɪmˈpləʊdɪd/ (im-PLOH-did).