how to pronounce explosion

/ɪkspˈloʊʒən/

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explosion is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of explosion in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… truly an explosion is correct at least …”

meaning of explosion

Explosion means a sudden violent release of energy, especially an explosion of a bomb or other explosive device.

explosion frequency in english - C1 level of CEFR

the word explosion occurs in english on average 10.5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.