How to Pronounce "explorer"
word
/ɪksˈpɫɔɹɝ/
ik-SPLOR-ur
/ɛksplˈɔːɹɐ/
ik-SPLAW-uh
Definition
An explorer is a person who travels to new or unfamiliar places to discover more about them.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɪksˈpɫɔɹɝ/
British English
/ɛksplˈɔːɹɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ik-SPLOR-ur
UK
ik-SPLAW-uh
Listen in Context
The explorer discovered a hidden cave.
A famous explorer sailed across the ocean.
The children pretended to be explorers in the forest.
Ever since she was young, she's wanted to become an explorer.