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How to pronounce 'explanation' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "explanation" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "explanation"

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Simple pronunciation
ehks-pluh-nay-shn
IPA transcription
/ˌɛks.pləˈneɪ.ʃn̩/
Word frequency
2,240th

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What does "explanation" mean?

  1. information or details given to make something clear or easy to understand

Examples of "explanation" in a sentence

  • Could you give me a brief explanation?
  • I need an explanation for this equation.
  • His explanation made everything clear.

How common is "explanation"?

Explanation is the 2,240th most common word in English.

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