How to Pronounce “explosive”
word
/ɪksˈpɫoʊsɪv/
ik-SPLOH-siv
/ɛksplˈəʊsɪv/
ik-SPLOH-siv
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɪksˈpɫoʊsɪv/
British English
/ɛksplˈəʊsɪv/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ik-SPLOH-siv
UK
ik-SPLOH-siv
Listen in Context
The fireworks are made with explosive powder.
Their argument turned explosive in just a few seconds.
He's got an explosive personality—you never know what he'll do next.
The team made an explosive start and quickly took the lead.