explicit

/ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/

Syllables ex·pli·cit

Stress ex-PLI-cit

Phonics Breakdown

ex

/ɪk/

short e

pli

/splɪ/

consonant blend

cit

/sɪt/

soft c

Meaning

clearly stated and leaving no doubt

Sound Reference

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ex=/ɪk/(example) + pli=/splɪ/(split) + cit=/sɪt/(sit)

Example

The teacher gave explicit instructions.