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explain

Syllables: ex-plain: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable: The 2nd syllable is stressed: ex-PLAIN.
Pronunciation: /ɪksˈpleɪn/ in American English.
Stress position: The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break: At the end of a line you can break it as ex-plain.

Words that rhyme with explain

How do you divide explain into syllables?

explain divides as ex-plain. ex-plain: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in explain?

Explain has 2 syllables (ex-plain).

Which syllable is stressed in explain?

The stressed syllable in explain is plain. The 2nd syllable is stressed: ex-PLAIN.

How do you pronounce explain?

/ɪksˈpleɪn/ in American English.