How to Pronounce Expletives

To pronounce "expletives", say EXPL-et-iv-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

EXPL-et-iv-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “expletives”

"expletives" has 4 syllables: expl-et-iv-es.

What does expletives mean?

noun

  1. A profane, vulgar term, notably a curse or obscene oath.

    “If we don't take advantage of any [expletive] in any way, then it's our loss.”

  2. A word without meaning added to fill a syntactic position.

Synonyms

intensifieroathswear word

Related words

oathswearingswearwordcusscurseobscenitiesprofanityprofanities

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "expletives"?▾

"Expletives" has 4 syllables: expl · et · iv · es.

What does "expletives" mean?▾

Expletives: A profane, vulgar term, notably a curse or obscene oath.

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