explicate

How many syllables in explicate?

  3 syllables

Divide explicate into syllables:   ex-pli-cate
Stressed syllable in explicate:   ex-pli-cate
How to pronounce explicate:   ek-spli-keyt
How to say explicate:

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Synonyms for explicate


2 syllables
  • explain
  • make clear
  • spell out
  • expound
  • make plain
3 syllables
  • clarify
  • give details
4 syllables
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