How to Pronounce "expletive"
word
ˈɛkspɫətɪv
EK-spluh-tiv
ɛksplˈiːtɪv
eks-PLEE-tiv
Definition
An expletive is a word or phrase, often rude or offensive, that people use to express strong emotions like anger or frustration; it usually refers to a swear word.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛkspɫətɪv
British English
ɛksplˈiːtɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EK-spluh-tiv
UK
eks-PLEE-tiv
Listen in Context
He shouted an expletive when he dropped his phone.
The movie was full of expletives.
Please avoid using expletives in class.
His angry rant was peppered with expletives.