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How to pronounce explain
Say it like this: /ɪkˈspleɪn/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
American/ɪkˈspleɪn/
What does explain mean?
verbTo make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
“The issue was explained to the governor in detail.”
To give the reason for, justification for, or cause of.
To make flat, smooth out.
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