How to pronounce extending
Say it like ik-STEN-ding. Extending has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEN).
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- ik
- STEN
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extending pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of extending
American and British speakers say extending in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈstɛndɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪkˈstɛndɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-STEN-ding.
What does extending mean?
- present participle and gerund of extend How to pronounce extend
Words that rhyme with extending
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of extending.
Questions about saying extending
How do you pronounce extending?
Say ik-STEN-ding. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈstɛndɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪkˈstɛndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extending?
Extending has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEN). Broken into parts: ik · STEN · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say extending the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈstɛndɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪkˈstɛndɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.