How to Pronounce "explosives"
word
/ɪksˈpɫoʊsɪvz/
ik-SPLOH-sivz
/ɛksplˈəʊsɪvz/
ik-SPLOH-sivz
Definition
Substances or devices that can explode and release energy violently. The word is often used for materials such as dynamite, bombs, or other dangerous explosive materials.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɪksˈpɫoʊsɪvz/
British English
/ɛksplˈəʊsɪvz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ik-SPLOH-sivz
UK
ik-SPLOH-sivz
Listen in Context
The police found explosives in the building.
Workers must move explosives with great care.
The truck was carrying explosives.
They evacuated the area after someone reported possible explosives.