explode

How to Split "explode" into Syllables

The word explode is divided into 2 syllables: explo·de. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• explo — 1st syllable
• de — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of explode:

• IPA: /ɪkˈspləʊd/

📖 Definitions

1. explode (third-person singular simple present explodes, present participle exploding, simple past and past participle exploded)
2. Astrology is required by many famous physicians […] doubted of, and exploded by others.

📚 Word Origin & History

First recorded around 1538, from the Latin verb explōdere (“drive out or off by clapping”). The meaning was originally theatrical, "to drive an actor off the stage by making noise," hence meaning to "to drive out" or "to reject". From ex- (“out”) + plaudere (“to clap; to applaud”). In English it used to mean to "drive out with violence and sudden noise" (from around 1660), and later meaning to "go off with a loud noise" (from around 1790). The sense of "bursting with destructive for...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare explode with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
explode	2	explo·de
exfoliate	4	ex-fo-lia-te
exploit	1	exploit
equability	5	e-qua-bi-li-ty

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