how to pronounce explode
/ɪkspˈloʊd/
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The above transcription of explode is a detailed (narrow) transcription according to the rules of the International Phonetic Association. You can find a description of each symbol by clicking the phoneme buttons in the secction below.
explode is pronounced in two syllables
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An example use of explode in a speech by a native speaker of american english:
“… altitude and then they explode the bolts …”
meaning of explode
To explode means to suddenly burst into flames or to cause a violent release of gas or other material.
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