How to Pronounce "explosion"
word
/ɪksˈpɫoʊʒən/
ik-SPLOH-zhuhn
/ɛksplˈəʊʒən/
ik-SPLOH-zhuhn
Definition
An explosion is a sudden, violent burst that makes a loud noise and often causes damage. It can be a physical event, like a bomb or gas explosion, or a very rapid increase in something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɪksˈpɫoʊʒən/
British English
/ɛksplˈəʊʒən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ik-SPLOH-zhuhn
UK
ik-SPLOH-zhuhn
Listen in Context
The explosion broke the windows of the building.
Police are investigating the cause of the explosion.
There was a sudden explosion in the kitchen.
After the explosion, the whole street was covered in smoke and dust.