How to pronounce unexploded
Say it like uhn-ik-SPLOH-did. Unexploded has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPLOH).
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- uhn
- ik
- SPLOH
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unexploded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPLOHSay 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 unexploded
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uhn-ik-SPLOH-did.
What does unexploded mean?
- Not exploded.
Where does unexploded come from?
From un- + exploded.
Words that rhyme with unexploded
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Questions about saying unexploded
How do you pronounce unexploded?
Say uhn-ik-SPLOH-did. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnɪkˈsploʊdɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnɪkˈspləʊdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unexploded?
Unexploded has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPLOH). Broken into parts: uhn · ik · SPLOH · did.
Is unexploded 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 /ˌʌnɪkˈspləʊdɪd/ (uhn-ik-SPLOH-did).