How to Pronounce "explosive"
word
/ɪksˈpɫoʊsɪv/
ik-SPLOH-siv
/ɛksplˈəʊsɪv/
ik-SPLOH-siv
Definition
Something that can explode or cause an explosion, or describes something quick, violent, or intense.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɪksˈpɫoʊsɪv/
British English
/ɛksplˈəʊsɪv/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ik-SPLOH-siv
UK
ik-SPLOH-siv
Listen in Context
Be careful with those explosive chemicals.
The fireworks are made with explosive powder.
Their argument turned explosive in just a few seconds.
The bomb was very explosive.