explain

/ɪkˈspleɪn/

Syllables ex·plain

Stress ex-PLAIN

Phonics Breakdown

ex

/ɪks/

x sound

plain

/pleɪn/

long ai

Meaning

to make something clear or easy to understand

Sound Reference

💡

ex=/ɪks/(exit) + plain=/pleɪn/(plain)

Example

The teacher will explain the grammar rule.