How to Pronounce Exploding

To pronounce "exploding", say EXPL-od-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

EXPL-od-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “exploding”

"exploding" has 3 syllables: expl-od-ing. It rhymes with foreboding and goading, if that helps it stick.

What does exploding mean?

verb

  1. To destroy with an explosion.

    “The assassin exploded the car by means of a car bomb.”

  2. To destroy violently or abruptly.

    “They sought to explode the myth.”

noun

  1. Explosion

Synonyms

blastblowblow upburstunstring

Words that rhyme with exploding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

forebodinggoadingbodingunloadingencodingerodingcodingrailroadingdecodingimplodingloadingoverloading

Related words

explosiveincreasingburstingdetonatingexplosionblastingshatteringblowing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "exploding"?▾

"Exploding" has 3 syllables: expl · od · ing.

What does "exploding" mean?▾

Exploding: To destroy with an explosion.

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