American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'explosion' in American English

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

Pronunciation of "explosion"

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Simple pronunciation
ihks-ploh-zhn
IPA transcription
/ɪksˈpʰloʊ.ʒn̩/
Word frequency
5,038th

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What does "explosion" mean?

  1. a very fast and powerful release of energy that can cause loud noise, fire, and destruction

Examples of "explosion" in a sentence

  • The explosion was very loud and sudden.
  • The explosion caused a lot of damage.
  • They heard an explosion in the distance.

How common is "explosion"?

Explosion is the 5,038th most common word in English.

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