How to pronounce implosion
Say it like im-PLOH-zhun. Implosion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLOH).
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- im
- PLOH
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Implosion 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.
- zhunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of implosion
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: im-PLOH-zhun.
What does implosion mean?
- The inrush of air in forming a suction stop.
- The action of imploding.
- The act or action of bringing to or as if to a center.
Where does implosion come from?
From in- + explosion.
Words that rhyme with implosion
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Questions about saying implosion
How do you pronounce implosion?
Say im-PLOH-zhun. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈploʊʒən/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈpləʊʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in implosion?
Implosion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLOH). Broken into parts: im · PLOH · zhun.
Is implosion 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 /ˌɪmˈpləʊʒən/ (im-PLOH-zhun).