How to pronounce extension
Say it like ik-STEN-shun. Extension has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEN).
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- ik
- STEN
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extension 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of extension
American and British speakers say extension in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈstɛnʃən/ in the US and /ɪkˈstɛnʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-STEN-shun.
What does extension mean?
- a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt“they applied for an extension of the loan”
- act of expanding in scope; making more widely available“extension of the program to all in need”
- the spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions
Where does extension come from?
From Middle English extensioun, from Old French estension, from Latin extensiō, extensiōnem.
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Words that rhyme with extension
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Questions about saying extension
How do you pronounce extension?
Say ik-STEN-shun. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈstɛnʃən/. In British English it is /ɪkˈstɛnʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extension?
Extension has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEN). Broken into parts: ik · STEN · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say extension the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈstɛnʃən/ and the British form is /ɪkˈstɛnʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.