How to pronounce imploding
Say it like im-PLOH-ding. Imploding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLOH).
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- im
- PLOH
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imploding 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of imploding
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: im-PLOH-ding.
What does imploding mean?
- present participle and gerund of implode How to pronounce implode
Words that rhyme with imploding
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Questions about saying imploding
How do you pronounce imploding?
Say im-PLOH-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈploʊdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpləʊdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imploding?
Imploding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLOH). Broken into parts: im · PLOH · ding.
Is imploding 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 /ˌɪmˈpləʊdɪŋ/ (im-PLOH-ding).