How to Pronounce "implosion"
word
ˌɪmˈpɫoʊʒən
im-PLOH-zhuhn
ɪmplˈəʊʒən
im-PLOH-zhuhn
Definition
Implosion is when something collapses inward very quickly, often with a loud noise, because of high pressure or failure from inside. It can be used literally for physical objects or metaphorically for organizations or systems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪmˈpɫoʊʒən
British English
ɪmplˈəʊʒən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-PLOH-zhuhn
UK
im-PLOH-zhuhn
Listen in Context
The building collapse was caused by an implosion.
A nuclear bomb uses implosion to start a reaction.
An implosion can happen if too much pressure is outside an object.
After the scandal, the company went through an unexpected implosion.