How to pronounce extant
Say it like EK-stunt. Extant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
- EK
- stunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- stuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of extant
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: ek-STANT.
What does extant mean?
- Still in existence; not having disappeared.“extant manuscripts of the Old Testament”
- Still alive; not extinct.“birds are the only extant dinosaurs”
Where does extant come from?
First attested in 1545, from Latin extantem, extāns, present participle of extō (“to stand out, exist, be extant”), from ex- (“out”) + stō (“stand”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
- inextant
- extinct
Questions about saying extant
How do you pronounce extant?
Say EK-stunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛkstənt/. In British English it is /ɛkˈstænt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extant?
Extant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · stunt.
Is extant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ɛkˈstænt/ (ek-STANT).