How to Pronounce "imploded"
word
ˌɪmˈpɫoʊdɪd
im-PLOHD-id
ɪmplˈəʊdɪd
im-PLOHD-id
Definition
Collapsed or burst inward with force, often used for buildings or in a metaphorical sense for people or organizations that fail suddenly from internal causes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪmˈpɫoʊdɪd
British English
ɪmplˈəʊdɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-PLOHD-id
UK
im-PLOHD-id
Listen in Context
The old building imploded during the demolition.
The can imploded because of the pressure change.
The submarine imploded deep under the sea.
After losing all its investors, the startup just imploded overnight.