To pronounce "explodes", say EXPL-od-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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EXPL-od-es
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"explodes" has 3 syllables: expl-od-es. It rhymes with crossroads and loads, if that helps it stick.
verb
“The assassin exploded the car by means of a car bomb.”
“They sought to explode the myth.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Explodes" has 3 syllables: expl · od · es.
Explodes: To destroy with an explosion.
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