How to pronounce implodes
Say it like im-PLOHDZ. Implodes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLOHDZ).
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- im
- PLOHDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Implodes 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.
- PLOHDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of implodes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: im-PLOHDZ.
What does implodes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of implode How to pronounce implode
Words that rhyme with implodes
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Questions about saying implodes
How do you pronounce implodes?
Say im-PLOHDZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈploʊdz/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpləʊdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in implodes?
Implodes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLOHDZ). Broken into parts: im · PLOHDZ.
Is implodes 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 /ˌɪmˈpləʊdz/ (im-PLOHDZ).