English pronunciation · Words Starting with E
Explore Pronunciation
Explore is pronounced ik-SPLAWR, IPA /ɪkˈsplɔr/.
ik-SPLAWR
US /ɪkˈsplɔr/ · UK /ɛkˈsplɔː/
Syllables: ik · SPLAWR (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
verb: To travel through an unfamiliar place to learn about it, or to examine an idea in detail.
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Explore in a Sentence
- We had an afternoon free to explore the old town.
- The report explores three possible routes.
- Let them explore the garden on their own for a while.
Common Mispronunciations of Explore
Not EK-splor
Keep the opening light and put everything into SPLAWR. Explorer and exploration move the beat elsewhere, but the plain verb ends strong.
Not ik-SPLOH-ruh
Stop on the r. The final e is silent and adds nothing after it.
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