How to pronounce extendible
Say it like ek-STEN-dih-bul. Extendible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEN).
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- ek
- STEN
- dih
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extendible pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- STENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of extendible
American and British speakers say extendible in essentially the same way: /ˌɛkˈstɛndɪbəl/ in the US and /ˌɛkˈstɛndɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-STEN-dih-bul.
What does extendible mean?
- Liable to be taken by a writ of extent.
- Alternative spelling of extendable.
Where does extendible come from?
From extend + -ible.
Questions about saying extendible
How do you pronounce extendible?
Say ek-STEN-dih-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkˈstɛndɪbəl/. In British English it is /ˌɛkˈstɛndɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extendible?
Extendible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEN). Broken into parts: ek · STEN · dih · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say extendible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛkˈstɛndɪbəl/ and the British form is /ˌɛkˈstɛndɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.